The duke and the Queen were married for more than 70 years and Philip dedicated decades of his life to royal duty, serving the nation at the monarch’s side.
Many of those visits were to Lancashire, and here we look back fondly at some of the times we hosted the royal couple.
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The Duke of Edinburgh meets the Blackpool Team during the 1953 FA Cup final between Blackpool and Bolton
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The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Philip) on their way to the Royal Command Performance at the Opera House Blackpool on 14/04/1955.
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The Queen arrives at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, for the The Royal Variety Performance. Prince Phillip jokes with Frankee Carson (6), Tara Carson (8) and Hannah Carson (10). Also pictured is comedian Frank Carson.
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Harry Johnston presents his team to the Duke of Edinburgh during the 1953 cup final between Blackpool and Bolton