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FILE - In this file photo dated Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, Britain's Prince Philip salutes during a special Armistice Day ceremony under the Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium. The Duke of Edinburgh attended a special Armistice Day ceremony on Monday to oversee the handover of 70 sandbags of soil from Flanders fields. The sandbags, collected by Belgian and British schoolchildren from Commonwealth cemeteries in Belgium, were handed over to the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery and will be taken to London and placed in the Flanders Fields Memorial Garden at the Wellington Barracks. When Elizabeth became queen at the age of 25 in 1952, Philip gave up his naval career and dedicated himself to supporting her and the monarchy. Prince Philip who died Friday April 9, 2021, aged 99, lived through a tumultuous century of war and upheavals. (AP Photo/Paul Edwards, FILE)

Prince Philip shaped, and was shaped by, a century of tumult

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

In this image released by Netflix, Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II, right, and Matt Smith as Prince Philip in a scene from &quot;The Crown.&quot; Britain's Prince Philip stood loyally behind behind Queen Elizabeth, as his character does on Netflix's “The Crown.” But how closely does the TV character match the real prince, who died Friday, April 9, 2021 at 99? Philip is depicted as a man of action in “The Crown,” and he served with distinction in the navy in World War II. He was also an avid yachtsman and polo player. (Robert Viglasky/Netflix via AP)

Prince Philip vs Philip of ‘The Crown’: Fact and fiction

By LYNN ELBER - Associated Press

In this undated handout photo provided by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Britain's Prince Philip sits with his great-grandson Prince George in England. Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that mostly defined his life, died on Friday, April 9, 2021. (Duke and Duchess of Cambridge via AP)

William, Harry remember Prince Philip’s wit, service to U.K.

By Danica Kirka and Jill Lawless - Associated Press

Britain's Prince Edward, Sophie Countess of Wessex and their daughter Lady Louise Windsor, attend the Sunday service at the Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, Windsor, following the announcement of Prince Philip, in England, Sunday, April 11, 2021. Britain's Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that mostly defined his life, died on Friday. (Steve Parsons/Pool Photo via AP)

Religious leaders recall Prince Philip’s spiritual curiosity

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

Britain's Prince Andrew during a television interview at the Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, Windsor, following the announcement of Prince Philip, in England, Sunday, April 11, 2021. Britain's Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that mostly defined his life, died on Friday. (Steve Parsons/Pool Photo via AP)

Andrew: Philip’s death has left ‘huge void’ in queen’s life

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

A tribute to Britain's Prince Philip is projected onto a large screen at Piccadilly Circus in London, Friday, April 9, 2021. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

The Latest: Tweet recalls queen’s loving anniversary speech

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

A couple under an umbrella look at the Union flag at half-staff over Buckingham Palace in London, a day after the death of Britain's Prince Philip, Saturday, April 10, 2021. Britain's Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that mostly defined his life, died on Friday. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Bouquet-bearing public honors Philip, ignoring COVID-19 warning

By Danica Kirka - Associated Press

The Australian Federation Guard fire a 41 gun salute to mark the passing of Prince Philip on the forecourt of Parliament House, in Canberra, Australia, Saturday, April 10, 2021. Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that mostly defined his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday, April 9. He was 99. (Lukas Coch/AAP Image via AP)

Charles: Royal family ‘deeply grateful’ for world’s support

By DANICA KIRKA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, April 9, 2021 file photo, members of the media take images of an announcement, regarding the death of Britain's Prince Philip, displayed on the fence of Buckingham Palace in London. When Prince Philip’s death was announced, the BBC switched instantly into mourning mode. Regular programming on the U.K.’s national broadcaster was canceled for special coverage, hosted by black-clad news anchors. Some Britons felt it a fitting mark of respect, but for others it was a bit much. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

Too much? BBC gets complaints over Prince Philip coverage

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 2, 1953 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, following the Queen's coronation at Westminster Abbey. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99. (AP Photo/Leslie Priest, File)

Philip, in role with no job description, was queen’s bedrock

By JILL LAWLESS and GREGORY KATZ - Associated Press

The Lion rampant flies at half mast at Balmoral Castle following the announcement of the death of Britain's Prince Philip, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Friday, April 9, 2021. Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday. He was 99. (Jane Barlow/PA via AP)

COVID, Philip’s no-fuss attitude mean simpler funeral plan

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 1972 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip pose at Balmoral, Scotland, to celebrate their Silver Wedding anniversary. Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. (PA via AP, File)

Rest peacefully, Prince Philip, you will be missed

By Lee Cohen

FILE - In this Thursday June, 16, 2011 file photo Britain's Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip arrive by horse drawn carriage in the parade ring on the third day, traditionally known as Ladies Day, of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting at Ascot, England. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

AP PHOTOS: Prince Philip’s lifetime in the royal spotlight

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FILE - In this Sept. 8, 1928 file photo, Romania's King Michael, second left, with his mother, Princess Helene, enjoy a holiday at Mamaia, Romania. From left, Princess Fedora of Greece, King Michael, Princess Helene, Princess Irene of Greece, Princess Marguerite of Greece, Prince Philip of Greece and Prince Paul of Greece. Prince Philip was born into the Greek royal family but spent almost all of his life as a pillar of the British one. His path was forged when he married the heir to the British throne, and a promising naval career was cut short when his wife suddenly became Queen Elizabeth II. Nevertheless, he set about forging a place for himself as royal consort. He was a patron of charities and a supporter of projects for young people. He was married for more than 73 years and was still carrying out royal engagements into his late 90s. (AP Photo/File)

Events in the long life of Britain’s Prince Philip

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FILE - In this Wednesday June 24, 2015 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip travel by boat on the Spree river in Berlin, Germany. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, married Elizabeth in 1947 and was the longest-serving consort in British history. (Hannibal Hanschke/Pool Photo via AP, File)

The Latest: Australia mourns Prince Philip

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A video screen shows a picture of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, ahead of the races on the second day of the Grand National Horse Racing meeting at Aintree racecourse, near Liverpool, England, Friday April 9, 2021. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)

2-minute silence across sports to mark Prince Philip’s death

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

In this Wednesday July 22, 2020 file photo, Britain's Prince Philip arrives for a ceremony for the transfer of the Colonel-in-Chief of the Rifles from himself to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, at Windsor Castle, England. Buckingham Palace says 99-year-old Prince Philip has been admitted to a London hospital after feeling unwell. The palace says the husband of Queen Elizabeth II was admitted to the King Edward VII Hospital on the evening of Tuesday Feb. 16, 2021. (Adrian Dennis/Pool via AP, File)

Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies at age 99

By Jill Lawless and Gregory Katz - Associated Press

The Union flag hangs at half staff as members of staff attach an announcement, regarding the death of Britain's Prince Philip, to the fence of Buckingham Palace in London, Friday, April 9, 2021. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

UK mourns Prince Philip; leaders honor his service to queen

By DANICA KIRKA - Associated Press

Britain's Prince Philip leaves the King Edward VII hospital in the back of a car in London, Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II has been hospitalized after a heart procedure. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Britain’s Prince Philip leaves hospital after treatment

By Danica Kirka - Associated Press

Australian newspapers report in Sydney, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, on an interview of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex by Oprah Winfrey. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Explosive Harry, Meghan interview reverberates across globe

By Danica Kirka and Jill Lawless - Associated Press