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In Pictures: The Duke of Edinburgh’s long life of public service

Key moments from Philip’s life as he reaches the age of 99.

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As the Duke of Edinburgh celebrates his 99th birthday, we take a look back at a long life of public service.

Duke of Edinburgh as a naval uniform
The Duke of Edinburgh was a serving officer in the Royal Navy (PA)
Anne in the arms of Princess Elizabeth, with the Duke of Edinburgh, holding Charles, in the grounds of Clarence House in 1951
The duke being playful with Anne, while holding Charles, in the grounds of Clarence House in 1951 (PA)
The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, the Queen, Prince Andrew, Princess Anne and Prince Charles in the grounds of Frogmore House, Windsor, in 1968
The duke with Prince Edward, the Queen, Prince Andrew, Princess Anne and Prince Charles in the grounds of Frogmore House, Windsor, in 1968 (PA)
Order of Merit service
Philip has been known for his sense of humour and occasional gaffes (John Stillwell/PA)
Braemar Royal Highland Gathering
Philip and the Queen enjoy spending time in Scotland, including regular visits to the Braemar Royal Highland Gathering (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Polo at Guards Polo Club
The Queen and Philip have been married since 1947 (Steve Parsons/PA)
Duke of Edinburgh car crash
But the duke surrendered his driving licence last year after a crash near Sandringham (Steve Parsons/PA)
Duke of Edinburgh 99th birthday
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh pictured earlier this month at Windsor Castle (Steve Parsons/PA)
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