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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Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh offically opened the library at Preston Polytechnic
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The Queen is presented with a painting during her visit to Preston
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The Queen and Prince Philip during their visit to Preston
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The Queen and Prince Philip meet the crowds during their visit to Preston in 2002
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The Queen and Prince Phillip on the steps of the Harris Museum and Art Gallery in Preston
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The Queen and Prince Phillip on the steps of the Harris Museum and Art Gallery in Preston in 2002