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media captionA look back at Prince Philip s legacy in Wales
Whenever the Duke of Edinburgh visited Wales with the Queen, protocol dictated that he walk two paces behind her.
To the crowds that lined the streets to greet them, this practice perfectly demonstrated his steadfast duty as royal consort. But it also belied the work he did in Wales independently of the monarch.
It was on his wedding day in 1947 that the duality of his role in Wales was made official.
That day, his father-in-law King George VI bestowed on him the title of Duke of Edinburgh. But what few people know is that he also made him the Earl of Merioneth.
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Philip was in Windsor after being treated for an infection and pre-existing heart condition for 28 nights
Duke of Edinburgh had kept a low profile since conducting his final solo public engagement in August 2017
After retiring, Philip spent much of his time at Windsor and at Queen s private Sandringham estate in Norfolk
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image captionPrince Philip accompanied Queen Elizabeth when she officially opened the new National Assembly for Wales in 2006
People across Wales have been paying tribute to Prince Philip who has died, aged 99.
First Minister Mark Drakeford said the Duke of Edinburgh served the crown with selfless devotion and generosity of spirit .
The main political parties in Wales said they would suspend campaigning for the 6 May Senedd election.
Flags at many civic buildings are being flown at half-mast and books of condolence have been opened online.
The Welsh Parliament will be recalled at 11:00 BST on Monday for members of the Senedd to pay their respects.
He was the longest-serving consort in British history and dedicated decades of his life to royal duty, serving the nation at the monarch’s side.
The small village of Aberfan is one part of Wales with a very close connection with the Duke.
After the Aberfan disaster in 1966 he went to visit the scene and console those still trying to comprehend the scale of the devastation a day after the tragedy, which resulted in the deaths of 116 children and 28 adults.
Throughout his career, Prince Philip displayed a keen and genuine interest in Welsh life - although for many, it was his visit to Aberfan that earned him a special place in the hearts of those impacted by one of the worst disasters in its history.