Historical events in Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh's life

The Duke of Edinburgh seated beside Princess Elizabeth, acknowledges the cheers of the crowd as the open Landau passes through Fleet Street on way to the Guildhall in London.

The official wedding picture of Princess Elizabeth and her new husband the Duke of Edinburgh, after their return to Buckingham Palace after their marriage in Westminster Abbey.

Britain's Princess Elizabeth and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, on their wedding day.

The newly betrothed royal couple, Princess Elizabeth, left, and Lieut. Philip Mountbatten, right, appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London, with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, center.

Princess Elizabeth and Lt. Philip Mountbatten pose for a photo in London.

Princess Fedora of Greece, King Michael and his mother Princess Helene, Princess Irene of Greece, Princess Marguerite of Greece, Prince Philip of Greece and Prince Paul of Greece enjoy a holiday at Mamaia, Romania.

Britain's Prince Philip jumps off ground to field ball during cricket match at Arundel Castle Sussex, England.

Britain's Prince Philip delivers an address before handing over to Jomo Kenyatta, Prime Minister of Kenya, during the ceremony of Independence at Uhuru Stadium on in Nairobi. The ceremony brought to an end 68 years of British rule in Kenya.

Britain's Prince Philip, centre, looks at Tanganyika Prime Minister Julius Nyerere, right, during the ceremony to swear in the new Governor-General, at the Independence celebrations, in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanganyika.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband the Duke of Edinburgh leave Freedom Hall in Colombo, Sri Lanka after opening parliament.