Tributes are being paid to Prince Philip who visited Oxfordshire many times over the years for official visits.
Sometimes he would lead the Royal visit while on other occasions he would accompany the Queen.
The Duke of Edinburgh made visits to Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, St Catherine's College in Oxford, and to the Bicester and Finmere horse and dog show.
The Oxford Mail archives show Prince Philip visiting a technology college in Headington in 1963.
Prince Philip at Blenheim's Game Fair in 2008
In 2017, Prince Philip retired from royal duties at the age of 95.
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A statement released by Buckingham Palace said at the time The Duke of Edinburgh had decided he would no longer carry out public engagements from the autumn of this year.
It added: "In taking this decision, The Duke has the full support of The Queen.
Prince Philip presents a long service award to John Stonebridge at Blenheim Palace in 2008 Picture: Mark Hemsworth
"Prince Philip will attend previously scheduled engagements between now and August, both individually and accompanying The Queen.
"Thereafter, The Duke will not be accepting new invitations for visits and engagements, although he may still choose to attend certain public events from time to time.
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"The Duke of Edinburgh is Patron, President or a member of over 780 organisations, with which he will continue to be associated, although he will no longer play an active role by attending engagements."
Prince Philip with St Catherine’s College Master Prof Roger Ainsworth in 2005 for the official opening of new student accommodation
In 2017 the Duke was a patron of the Oxford and Cambridge Club, a private members' club formerly known as the United Oxford and Cambridge University Club.
He was also an honorary member of St Edmund Hall Teddy Bears Cricket Club and an honorary fellow of University College, Oxford.
Prince Philip opening a new staff college in Shrivenham in 2001
Prince Philip was also a patron of Oxford University's St Catherine's College and The Bicester and Finmere horse and dog show.
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In 2017 a royal aide stressed Prince Philip was likely to attend events in the future and would not completely disappear from public life.
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