The Duke of Edinburgh in Sheffield today to open student accomodation at Eldon Street.The Duke of Edinburgh in Sheffield today to open student accomodation at Eldon Street.
The Duke of Edinburgh in Sheffield today to open student accomodation at Eldon Street.

PICTURES: Prince Philip’s visits to Sheffield as world mourns Duke of Edinburgh’s death

As tributes poured in from all over the world for the Duke of Edinburgh following his passing, those in Sheffield will remember his royal visits to the city centre in the past decades.

Prince Philip, the longtime companion of Queen Elizabeth II has passed away on Friday morning aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced.

Throughout his royal duties, he had accompanied the Queen on many visits to South Yorkshire, including her Jubilee tours.

Here we look back on some of his memorable visits to Sheffield as the nation mourns the loss.