The Duke of Edinburgh visited Norfolk many times over the years and spent a large proportion of his later life at the Queen’s Norfolk estate in Sandringham.

Here we take a look through our archives at some of his visits to schools, events, factories and more across Norfolk.

Diss Mercury: The Duke of Edinburgh inspects Great Yarmouth Sea Cadet Unit during a visit on 1979. Dated June 1979The Duke of Edinburgh inspects Great Yarmouth Sea Cadet Unit during a visit on 1979. Dated June 1979 (Image: Archant)

Diss Mercury: DUKE OF EDINBURGH at Greshams school September 26 1955DUKE OF EDINBURGH at Greshams school September 26 1955 (Image: Archant)

Diss Mercury: The Duke of Edinburgh with the Mayor of Great YarmouthThe Duke of Edinburgh with the Mayor of Great Yarmouth (Image: Arhcant)

Diss Mercury: HRH Prince Philip visiting Age Concern Norwich base on Redwell Street in 2008.HRH Prince Philip visiting Age Concern Norwich base on Redwell Street in 2008. (Image: © ARCHANT NORFOLK 2008)

Diss Mercury: Duke of Edinburgh outside the town hall in Great Yarmouth February 1954Duke of Edinburgh outside the town hall in Great Yarmouth February 1954 (Image: Archant)

Diss Mercury: The Duke of Edinburgh visiting The Radar Museum at Neatishead. PHOTO: ANTONY KELLYThe Duke of Edinburgh visiting The Radar Museum at Neatishead. PHOTO: ANTONY KELLY (Image: Archant Norfolk 2014)

Diss Mercury: The Duke of Edinburgh asking technical questions while on the offshore Lifeboat Bernard Mathews 11.The Duke of Edinburgh asking technical questions while on the offshore Lifeboat Bernard Mathews 11. (Image: Maurice Gray)

Diss Mercury: HRH Prince Philip visiting Age Concern Norwich base on Redwell Street.HRH Prince Philip visiting Age Concern Norwich base on Redwell Street. (Image: © ARCHANT NORFOLK 2008)

Diss Mercury: The Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Philip) with children from Taverham School in one of the tents at the Royal Norfolk Show.June 1999The Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Philip) with children from Taverham School in one of the tents at the Royal Norfolk Show.June 1999 (Image: Archant)

Diss Mercury: The Duke of Edinburgh inspecting sea cadets outside Great Yarmouth December 1954The Duke of Edinburgh inspecting sea cadets outside Great Yarmouth December 1954 (Image: Archant)

Diss Mercury: The Duke of Edinburgh opens Pens Tail Sluice at King's LynnThe Duke of Edinburgh opens Pens Tail Sluice at King's Lynn (Image: Archant)

Diss Mercury: The Duke of Edinburgh opens Pens Tail Sluice at King's Lynn October 24The Duke of Edinburgh opens Pens Tail Sluice at King's Lynn October 24 (Image: Archant)

Diss Mercury: HRH The Queen, Prince Philip, Princess Anne, Prince Charles and a baby Prince AndrewHRH The Queen, Prince Philip, Princess Anne, Prince Charles and a baby Prince Andrew (Image: Archant)