Prince Philip was an avid sportsman and was present for some of the biggest moments in sports history. Take a look at photos of his sporting life.

Barnaby LaneApr 9, 2021, 19:26 IST

Prince Phillip playing cricket in 1947.Getty/Douglas Miller

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has died at the age of 99.
The duke was an avid patron, fan, and player of sports, including cricket, polo, and soccer.
He attended some of the biggest moments in sporting history, including England's 1966 World Cup win.

Prince Phillip was an avid cricket player during his youth. Here he is in 1947 and 1953. He was also president of the Marylebone Cricket Club, one of cricket's governing bodies, twice.

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Prince Phillip was an avid cricket player during his youth. Here he is in 1947 and 1953. He was also president of the Marylebone Cricket Club, one of cricket's governing bodies, twice.

He was also one of Britain's top polo players.

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Polo was a sport that was dear to him for much of his life, and which he played for decades.

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Here he is watching the Royal Windsor Cup polo match in 2018 with Queen Elizabeth.

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The duke was often present at Britain's most prestigious sporting events, such as Wimbledon.

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He frequently attended the FA Cup final, and was president of the Football Association in the 1950s.

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He also presented the trophy at the inaugural Cricket World Cup in 1975, which was won by the West Indies.

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In 1966, he was present as England won the football World Cup for the first, and only, time in its history - a moment widely considered one of the greatest in British history.

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In 1966, he was present as England won the football World Cup for the first, and only, time in its history - a moment widely considered one of the greatest in British history.

In 2006, he officially opened up Arsenal's Emirates Stadium with the help of club legend Thierry Henry.

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While prior to the 2012 Olympic Games in London, he welcomed the Olympic torch to Windsor Castle.

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The Duke watched the 2015 Rugby World Cup final with his grandsons, Prince Harry and Prince William.

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In what was one of his final ever public appearances, he accompanied the Queen to Royal Ascot in 2017 to watch his wife's horses race.

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Prince Philip was an avid sportsman and was present for some of the biggest moments in sports history. Take a look at photos of his sporting life.

Prince Phillip was an avid cricket player during his youth. Here he is in 1947 and 1953. He was also president of the Marylebone Cricket Club, one of cricket's governing bodies, twice.

He was also one of Britain's top polo players.

Polo was a sport that was dear to him for much of his life, and which he played for decades.

Here he is watching the Royal Windsor Cup polo match in 2018 with Queen Elizabeth.

The duke was often present at Britain's most prestigious sporting events, such as Wimbledon.

He frequently attended the FA Cup final, and was president of the Football Association in the 1950s.

He also presented the trophy at the inaugural Cricket World Cup in 1975, which was won by the West Indies.

In 1966, he was present as England won the football World Cup for the first, and only, time in its history - a moment widely considered one of the greatest in British history.

In 2006, he officially opened up Arsenal's Emirates Stadium with the help of club legend Thierry Henry.

While prior to the 2012 Olympic Games in London, he welcomed the Olympic torch to Windsor Castle.

The Duke watched the 2015 Rugby World Cup final with his grandsons, Prince Harry and Prince William.

In what was one of his final ever public appearances, he accompanied the Queen to Royal Ascot in 2017 to watch his wife's horses race.