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.
5. A special day for these pupils
Students from Mortimer Primary School were getting ready to meet the Duke of Edinburgh in 2005. Remember this? Photo: sg
6. Ready to meet the Prince
Mortimer Primary School pupils who were going to meet the Duke of Edinburgh at the Washington Wetlands Centre in 2005. Photo: sg
7. An official part of the day
Pictured in 2005 but did you get to see Prince Philip on his visit to the area? Photo: TR
8. Arriving on the Tyne
The Queen and Prince Philip sailed into the Tyne on board Britannia in July 1977. Did you watch them arrive? Photo: Shields Gazette