The Duke of Edinburgh was a hugely popular figure in the area and we look back on the times he brought smiles to the people of the borough.
Take a look at our 9 reminders of the times he visited the South Tyneside area, including in 1964 and 2005.
. When we welcomed the Duke of Edinburgh
A reminder of Prince Philip's visits to the area. Photo: sg
. Learning more at the college
The Duke was keen to find out more on his visit to the college in 2005. Photo: TR
. On a South Tyneside tour
Were you pictured talking to Prince Philip on his 2005 visit to the borough? Photo: TR
. A visit to the college
Prince Philip visited South Tyneside College in 2005. Were you there? Photo: TR
1. Learning more at the college
The Duke was keen to find out more on his visit to the college in 2005. Photo: TR
2. On a South Tyneside tour
Were you pictured talking to Prince Philip on his 2005 visit to the borough? Photo: TR
3. A visit to the college
Prince Philip visited South Tyneside College in 2005. Were you there? Photo: TR
