The Duke of Edinburgh in the 1980s

The Duke of Edinburgh led a long life of public service as the longest-serving consort in British history. As Queen Elizabeth’s “strength and stay” for over 73 years, he was a highly-visible member of the Royal Family, and now, as we look back on his life, here are some of his big moments from the 1980s.

The Duke of Edinburgh helped popularise the sport of carriage driving, and he’s pictured here showcasing his skills at the Windsor Horse Show on 13 September 1980.

Prince Philip on the balcony at Buckingham Palace with his son and new daughter-in-law, Diana, after their wedding on 29 July 1981.

The Duke of Edinburgh, with The Queen, The Sultan Qaboos of Oman, Princess Margaret, and The Duchess of Kent at an official dinner at Claridges in December 1981.

On 6 February 1982, Queen Elizabeth marked 30 years on the throne. She took an official picture to mark the occasion with Prince Philip at Balmoral.

The Queen and Prince Philip in Tuvalu, 1982.

The Queen and Prince Philip on the shores of the Dead Sea in Jordan with King Hussein and Queen Noor on 28 March 1984.

A colourful Prince Philip presents medals in equestrian and team dressage at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles on 3 August 1984.

The Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Princess Anne watch the Epsom Derby on 4 June 1986.

The Queen conferred an honorary knighthood on President Ronald Reagan on 14 June 1989 in the presence of Prince Philip and First Lady Nancy Reagan.

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