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Posted: 2017-08-02T11:25:21Z | Updated: 2017-08-02T11:25:21Z Prince Philip Concludes 65 Years Of Royal Duties With Final Official Engagement | HuffPost

The 96-year-old Duke of Edinburgh has completed more than 22,000 solo engagements since 1952.

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The United Kingdom’s Prince Philip will conclude decades of royal service on Wednesday as he attends his final solo public engagement.

The Duke of Edinburgh has completed more than 22,000 solo engagements since 1952 . Queen Elizabeth II’s 96-year-old husband is the longest-serving consort in U.K. history.

In May, Buckingham Palace announced the prince would retire from royal duties in the fall, while the 91-year-old queen would continue with her full program of official engagements.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Captain General of the Royal Marines, was marking his final solo appearance by attending a tribute to royal marines .

Prince Philip was hospitalized earlier this summer for two nights as he received treatment for an infection caused by an undisclosed preexisting condition.

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Prince Philip's Style

1922(01 of49)

At one year old, Prince Philip of Greece shows an interest in things floral. (credit:Topical Press Agency via Getty Images)

1935(02 of49)

Prince Philip of Greece dressed for the Gordonstoun School's production of 'MacBeth', in Scotland. (credit:Fox Photos via Getty Images)

1939(03 of49)

Playing cricket with a popped collar. (credit:ullstein bild via Getty Images)

1946(04 of49)

Reviewing a group of sailors in Corsham. (credit:ullstein bild via Getty Images)

1946(05 of49)

In his Royal Navy uniform. (credit:ullstein bild via Getty Images)

1947(06 of49)

Looking sharp while playing cricket. (credit:ullstein bild via Getty Images)

1947(07 of49)

Announcing his engagement to then-Princess Elizabeth. (credit:Universal History Archive via Getty Images)

1947(08 of49)

Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace shortly before their wedding. (credit:Hulton Archive via Getty Images)

1947(09 of49)

Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II with her husband Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, after their marriage, 1947. (credit:Hulton Deutsch via Getty Images)

1947(10 of49)

24th November 1947: Princess Elizabeth and The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh enjoying a walk during their honeymoon at Broadlands, Romsey, Hampshire. (credit:Topical Press Agency via Getty Images)

1948(11 of49)

With Princess Elizabeth at a charity ball. (credit:Keystone-France via Getty Images)

1950(12 of49)

With Princess Elizabeth and their daughter Princess Anne after her christening ceremony. (credit:Mirrorpix via Getty Images)

1951(13 of49)

With Princess Elizabeth at a square dance held in their honor in Ottawa. (credit:Keystone via Getty Images)

1951(14 of49)

With Princess Elizabeth and their children Prince Charles and Princess Anne. (credit:Keystone via Getty Images)

1951(15 of49)

With Princess Elizabeth on the way to British Columbia. (credit:Fox Photos via Getty Images)

1951(16 of49)

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, sitting at his desk at Clarence House. (credit:Fox Photos via Getty Images)

1952(17 of49)

At a wedding in London. (credit:Topical Press Agency via Getty Images)

1953(18 of49)

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh wave at the crowds from the balcony at Buckingham Palace during the queen's coronation. (credit:Keystone via Getty Images)

1953(19 of49)

Queen Elizabeth II filming the arrival of the escort ship HMNZS Black Prince, while in the South Pacific en route to Fiji, aboard the SS Gothic during the coronation world tour, 11th December 1953. On the left is Prince Philip. (credit:Hulton Archive via Getty Images)

1953(20 of49)

With Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and Princess Anne. (credit:Bettmann via Getty Images)

1955(21 of49)

Prince Philip, captain of the Windsor Park Team, with the Windsor Cup after his team beat India during the Ascot week Polo tournament of which he is sponsor.The cup was presented by Queen Elizabeth II who is at his side. (credit:Slim Aarons via Getty Images)

1956(22 of49)

With Queen Elizabeth II on a Nigerian tour. (credit:Bettmann via Getty Images)

1956(23 of49)

During a polo game in Windsor Park. (credit:Keystone-France via Getty Images)

1957(24 of49)

With Queen Elizabeth II in Portugal. (credit:Keystone-France via Getty Images)

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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh poses for a portrait at home in Buckingham Palace in December 1958 in London, England. (credit:Michael Ochs Archives via Getty Images)

1957(26 of49)

Headed to the Royal Ascot with Queen Elizabeth II. (credit:Keystone-France via Getty Images)

1961(27 of49)

Rocking a tuxedo with President John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy and the queen. (credit:Bettmann via Getty Images)

1964(28 of49)

Practicing his bicycle polo technique. (credit:Norman Potter via Getty Images)

1964(29 of49)

Shaking hands with Beatles drummer Ringo Starr while George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney look on. (credit:Bettmann via Getty Images)

1965(30 of49)

With Prince Charles and Princess Anne skiing in Vaduz. (credit:Keystone-France via Getty Images)

1966(31 of49)

At an airport in Palm Springs. (credit:Harry Benson via Getty Images)

1967(32 of49)

Sailing off the Isle of Wight during the Cowes Royal Regatta. (credit:Anwar Hussein via Getty Images)

1967(33 of49)

With Queen Elizabeth II at the Manoel Theatre in Valleta, Malta. (credit:Fox Photos via Getty Images)

1967(34 of49)

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, playing polo at Windsor Park, UK, 28th July 1967. (credit:Express via Getty Images)

1967(35 of49)

Opening the Royal Winter Fair in a top hat. (credit:Reg Innell via Getty Images)

1968(36 of49)

Pointing out competitors at the Badminton Horse Trials to Queen Elizabeth II. (credit:Jim Gray via Getty Images)

1972(37 of49)

With Queen Elizabeth II in Balmoral, Scotland. (credit:Fox Photos via Getty Images)

1982(38 of49)

At the Royal Windsor Horse Show in the grounds of Windsor Castle. (credit:Tim Graham via Getty Images)

1982(39 of49)

Rocking a straw hat like a boss. (credit:Anwar Hussein via Getty Images)

1983(40 of49)

At the Windsor Horse Show. (credit:Anwar Hussein via Getty Images)

1986(41 of49)

All decked out with Queen Elizabeth II in Nepal. (credit:Anwar Hussein via Getty Images)

1990(42 of49)

During a wet Derby Day. (credit:Anwar Hussein via Getty Images)

1990(43 of49)

At the Royal Windsor Horse Show. That belt! (credit:Georges De Keerle via Getty Images)

1997(44 of49)

Looking dapper while celebrating his golden wedding anniversary at The Royal Festival Hall. (credit:UK Press via Getty Images)

2007(45 of49)

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh re-visit Broadlands, to mark their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on November 20. The royals spent their wedding night at Broadlands in Hampshire in November 1947, the former home of Prince Philip's uncle, Earl Mountbatten. (credit:Tim Graham via Getty Images)

2015(46 of49)

Prince Phillip and Prince William enjoy the build up to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (credit:Phil Walter via Getty Images)

2016(47 of49)

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh during "The Patron's Lunch" celebrations for The Queen's 90th birthday at The Mall on June 12, 2016 in London, England. (credit:Jeff Spicer via Getty Images)

2017(48 of49)

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh raises his hat in his role as Captain General, Royal Marines, makes his final individual public engagement as he attends a parade to mark the finale of the 1664 Global Challenge, on the Buckingham Palace Forecourt on August 2, 2017 in London, England. (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)

2018(49 of49)

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attends the wedding of Princess Eugenie of York to Jack Brooksbank at St. George's Chapel on October 12, 2018 in Windsor, England. (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)

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