Don't miss a thing by getting the latest from the Manchester Evening News sent direct to your inbox Matt Smith has paid tribute to Prince Philip, describing the Duke as “the man” following his death at the age of 99.
The Doctor Who actor played Philip in the first two series of Netflix series, The Crown, opposite Claire Foy as the Queen. He said: “I’d like to offer my condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family. “Prince Philip was the man.
And he knew it. 99 and out, but what an innings. And what style. “Thank you for your service old chap – it won’t be the same without you.” He was replaced by Outlander actor Tobias Menzies for series three and four, opposite Olivia Colman as the Queen.
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