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  • The British Royal family shared a photo of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on their official Instagram on Friday.
  • The private, previously not seen photo was shared ahead of the funeral for Prince Philip who died on April 9.
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The British Royal family shared a private, previously not public photo of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on their official Instagram on Friday, at Queen Elizabeth's behest.

Prince Philip died on April 9, at the age of 99.

A post shared by The Royal Family (@theroyalfamily)

"The Queen wishes to share this private photograph taken with The Duke of Edinburgh at the top of the Coyles of Muick, Scotland in 2003," the caption said.

"Her Majesty and the Royal Family are grateful for all the messages of condolence from around the world and have been touched to see and hear so many people sharing fond memories of The Duke, in celebration of his life."

Prince Philip's funeral will take place on Saturday, April 17, and will be broadcast worldwide.

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