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Born on the island of Corfu, the man who once described himself as 'a discredited Balkan prince of no particular merit or distinction', the Duke of Edinburgh played a key role in the development of the modern monarchy in Britain. He lived a life of relentless royal duty, relinquishing his naval career to immerse himself in national life and carving out a unique public role. He could be blunt and outspoken to the point of offensiveness, but he was also charming, engaging and witty. Here's a look back at the life of Prince Philip, described by the Queen as her 'strength and stay for decades'.
