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Philip was not interested in his own legacy.

Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten and Princess Elizabeth married on November 20 1947.

Liban Malhamoub inflicted more than 50 wounds during the sustained and savage assaults.

The death of the Duke of Edinburgh was announced on Friday morning.

Philip was the monarch’s rock throughout the decades but made sure he did not overstep the line.

As a young officer, the duke was awarded the Greek War Cross of Valour for his service in the Second World War.

The choice of funeral follows protocol for a monarch’s consort.

Graham McGill was on temporary release from prison when he strangled Mary McLaughlin in Glasgow.

The Duke of Edinburgh died at the age of 99, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday.

Philip distrusted the press but was also the first member of the royal family to give a television interview.

Each year the Queen and the duke would head to the Highlands for their summer break.

The couple were distant cousins and had their first publicised meeting in 1939.

Philip was treated for bladder infections and a blocked coronary artery over the years and had a car crash when he was 97.

Philip and Elizabeth had four children: Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward.

Philip began his awards programme in 1956 after being inspired by his school days.

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Philip spent the bulk of his time at Wood Farm on the outskirts of the Queen’s private Norfolk estate.

The duke was made guardian – head boy – at Gordonstoun.

The couple were married for more than 70 years.

Philip would ask more challenging questions than the cautious Queen, historian Hugo Vickers said.