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Britain's Prince Philip bows out of public life with a final solo appearance at an official event at Buckingham Palace.
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Britain's Prince Philip, in his role as Captain General, Royal Marines, attends a Parade to mark the finale of the 1664 Global Challenge, on the Buckingham Palace Forecourt.
Prince Philip attends a Parade to mark the finale of the 1664 Global Challenge, on the Buckingham Palace Forecourt. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Prince Philip on the Buckingham Palace Forecourt. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Prince Philip announced his retirement in May this year, after completing more than 22,000 solo appearances, spanning seven decades. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Philip married Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey in 1947, and the couple are due to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary in November. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Buckingham Palace has said that Philip may choose to accompany Elizabeth at certain events in the future. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Prince Philip in his final solo appearance before retiring from active public life. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Both the queen and Prince Philip have cut their workload in recent years, passing on many responsibilities to son and heir Prince Charles, and grandsons, Princes William and Harry. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Prince Philip in his final solo appearance. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Prince Philip in his final solo appearance. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Prince Philip in his final solo appearance. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Prince Philip in his final solo appearance. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Prince Philip in his final solo appearance. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Prince Philip in his final solo appearance. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Prince Philip in his final solo appearance. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Prince Philip in his final solo appearance. REUTERS/Hannah McKay