James Cromwell in The Queen . Photo: Handout
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh – who died April 9 at 99 – spent most of his life as a stalwart companion to his bride, who became Queen Elizabeth II unexpectedly in 1956. Through those many years, in addition to several documentaries where he appeared as himself, the prince was portrayed by a variety of actors in movies and television.
The most recent and high-profile depiction has been on Netflix’s hit series
The Crown, where Philip was played at various ages by two different British actors, with a third upcoming in the series’ fifth and sixth seasons. An American was cast as Philip in
Actors that played Prince Philip in The Crown and other TV shows and films
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Actors that played Prince Philip in The Crown and other TV shows and films
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Royal portrayal: Actors who essayed the role of Prince Philip on screen
While the royals have always been a centre of attention for storytellers, here are some actors who essayed the Duke
AFP
April 11, 2021
LONDON:
Prince Philip, the longest-serving royal consort in British history who was a constant presence at Queen Elizabeth II s side for decades, died on Friday aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced.
The death of the Duke of Edinburgh is a profound loss for the 94-year-old monarch, who once described him as her strength and stay all these years . While the royal family has always been a centre of attention for storytellers, let s take a look at some memorable actors who essayed the role of the Duke to perfection.