“Prince Philip was the man.

And he knew it.

99 and out, but what an innings.

Prince Philip

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And what style.”

Smith starred as the Duke of Edinburgh for the first two seasons of the Netflix drama.

The role earned Smith an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2018.

The Duke of Edinburgh Portrait

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So, naturally, Menzies turned to Shakespeare.

‘O good old man!

how well in thee appears The constant service of the antique world…’ RIP" he wrote.

Menziesspoke to EWin 2019 about his experience portraying Philip at an older age.

Our thoughts are with the entire Royal Family at this sad time."