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Prince Philip’s sweetest grandpa and great-grandfather moments

Photos of the Duke of Edinburgh with Prince William, Princess Eugenie, and more


APRIL 9, 2021 8:20 AM EDT

Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s husband, passed away on April 9 at the age of 99. The Duke of Edinburgh was the longest serving consort in British history, but to his grandchildren, he was a legend. Actor Matt Smithabeth, who portrayed ’s husband on The Crown, previously told HOLA! USA’s sister brand HELLO! that  Prince William  once described his grandfather as “just one word - legend.”

In addition to William, the Duke of Edinburgh, who retired from royal duties in 2017, is also a proud grandfather to  Prince Harry ,  Princess Eugenie ,  Princess Beatrice ,  Zara Tindall , Peter Phillips, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn.

Eugenie has spoken out about her paternal grandfather in the past saying, “I think Grandpa is incredible.” “He really is strong and consistent. He’s been there for all these years, and I think he’s the rock, you know, for all of us,” she said of Philip during the 2016 ITV documentary Our Queen at Ninety. Prince William has also called Philip and Her Majesty “the epitome of public service.”

In 2010, the Duke became a great-grandfather with the birth of Peter Phillips’ daughter Savannah Phillips. The Queen and her husband’s brood of great-grandchildren has since expanded with Isla Phillips,  Prince George ,  Princess Charlotte ,  Prince Louis ,  Mia Tindall , Lena Tindall,  Archie Harrison  and August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, whose name is a tribute to Prince Philip.

Scroll through to see some of Prince Philip’s sweetest grandpa and great-grandfather moments over the years...

The Duke gave his grandson Prince William a kiss on the cheek at the 10th anniversary memorial service of Princess Diana in 2007.© Getty Images

Prince Philip and grandson Prince William

The Duke gave his grandson Prince William a kiss on the cheek at the 10th anniversary memorial service of Princess Diana in 2007.

Philip played around with his granddaughter Princess Eugenie at Christmas service in Sandringham back in 1998.© Getty Images

Prince Philip and granddaughter Princess Eugenie

Philip played around with his granddaughter Princess Eugenie at Christmas service in Sandringham back in 1998.

Following the leader! The Queen's husband was dressed to the nines as he strolled the grounds of the 1984 Royal Windsor Horse Show with Peter and Zara Phillips behind him.© Getty Images

Prince Philip with grandkids Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips

Following the leader! The Queen’s husband was dressed to the nines as he strolled the grounds of the 1984 Royal Windsor Horse Show with Peter and Zara Phillips behind him.

The proud grandfather of the bride beamed watching his granddaughter pose alongside her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on their wedding day in 2020.© Benjamin Wheeler

Prince Philip and grandaughter Princess Beatrice

The happy grandfather of the bride beamed watching his granddaughter pose alongside her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on their wedding day in 2020.

In 1991, Prince Philip paid a visit to Port Regis School, where his granddaughter Zara Phillips was a student.© Getty Images

Prince Philip and granddaughter Zara Tindall

In 1991, Prince Philip paid a visit to Port Regis School, where his granddaughter Zara Phillips was a student.

Prince Philip exchanged a laugh with his granddaughter-in-law, the Duchess of Cambridge, while on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the 2017 Trooping the Colour.© Getty Images

Prince Philip and granddaughter-in-law Kate Middleton

Prince Philip exchanged a laugh with his granddaughter-in-law, the Duchess of Cambridge, while on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the 2017 Trooping the Colour.

Philip was one proud grandfather as he watched his youngest granddaughter, Lady Louise Windsor, compete in the Private Driving Class during the 2019 Royal Windsor Horse Show.© Getty Images

Prince Philip and granddaughter Lady Louise Windsor

Philip was one proud grandfather as he watched his youngest granddaughter, Lady Louise Windsor, compete in the Private Driving Class during the 2019 Royal Windsor Horse Show.

The Duke gazed at his great-granddaughter Princess Charlotte at her christening in 2015.© GettyImages

Prince Philip and great-granddaughter Princess Charlotte

The Duke gazed at his great-granddaughter Princess Charlotte at her christening in 2015.

The Duke of Cambridge gave his grandfather a funny look at the Rugby World Cup in 2015.© Getty Images

Prince Philip and grandson Prince William

The Duke of Cambridge gave his grandfather a funny look at the Rugby World Cup in 2015.

Princess Beatrice appeared to be enjoying her grandfather's company at the 2012 Investec Derby Festival.© Dave M. Benett/Getty Images

Prince Philip and granddaughter Princess Beatrice

Princess Beatrice appeared to be enjoying her grandfather’s company at the 2012 Investec Derby Festival.

The Duke of Edinburgh shared a laugh with Prince Harry at the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia.© Getty Images

Prince Philip and grandson Prince Harry

The Duke of Edinburgh shared a laugh with Prince Harry at the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia.

Philip met grandson Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son Archie Harrison for the first time at Windsor Castle in 2019.© Chris Allerton via The Royal Family Instagram

Prince Philip and great-grandson Archie Harrison

Philip met grandson Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s son Archie Harrison for the first time at Windsor Castle in 2019.

Philip stood beside his youngest grandchild, James, Viscount Severn, as they watched the RAF flypast over Buckingham Palace in 2015.© WireImage

Prince Philip and grandson James, Viscount Severn

Philip stood beside his youngest grandchild, James, Viscount Severn, as they watched the RAF flypast over Buckingham Palace in 2015.

The Duke was all smiles riding in the car with his grandson as he and the Queen visited Peter and Zara Phillips' school in 1991.© Getty Images

Prince Philip and grandson Peter Phillips

The Duke was all smiles riding in the car with his grandson as he and the Queen visited Peter and Zara Phillips’ school in 1991.

The Duke smiled at his grandsons and their respective significant others, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, following Christmas service in 2017.© Getty Images

Prince Philip with the Cambridges and the Sussexes

The Duke smiled at his grandsons and their respective significant others, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, following Christmas service in 2017.

The Queen's husband look on at his great-grandchildren, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Savannah Phillips and Isla Phillips during Trooping the Colour in 2017© WireImage

Prince Philip with Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Savannah Phillips and Isla Phillips

The Queen’s husband look on at his great-grandchildren, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Savannah Phillips and Isla Phillips during Trooping the Colour in 2017.

Duke Of Edinburgh And Prince Harry Visit The Fields Of Remembrance© GettyImages

Duke Of Edinburgh And Prince Harry Visit The Fields Of Remembrance

Prince Harry and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attend the Fields of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on November 10, 2016 in London, England.