“He has the greatest sense of service of all the boys in the school. [He is] a born leader but will need the exacting demands of a great service to do justice to himself.”

So remarked Kurt Hahn, the founder of Gordonstoun, in Prince Philip’s penultimate school report. Few could have imagined how prophetic those words would become.

The Duke of Edinburgh, who died on Friday aged 99, dedicated his life to fearless, tireless service of both Queen and country. Today, we’re inviting you to join us on telegraph.co.uk as we mark the extraordinary life and times of the longest serving consort in British Royal history.

Read our fascinating, in-depth obituary of the Duke, charting his rise from a minor member of the Greek royal family to Buckingham Palace. Follow tributes as they flood in from leaders and notable figures around the world. Revisit the Queen and Prince Philip’s unforgettable love story in pictures. And watch our special video, commemorating the Duke’s life of service.

Full details of Prince Philip’s funeral have now been released, with Prince Charles describing his “dear Papa” as “a very special person”. Prince Harry is set to return to the UK for the ceremony, although the Duchess of Sussex, who is heavily pregnant, will not be joining him. Buckingham Palace has also announced that the Queen will spend two weeks in mourning.

Hannah Furness looks at how the Royal family will rally around the Queen in the wake of her husband’s death. Princess Anne has paid tribute to her father’s enduring legacy, stating that “life will be completely different” without him, while the Archbishop of Canterbury has hailed Prince Philip’s “extraordinary life of service”.

In her touching video, Camilla Tominey states that “There will never be a royal quite like him” as she recalls her 15 years spent reporting on the Duke of Edinburgh. Charles Moore fondly reflects that “Prince Philip was a rootless outsider who became Britain’s most loyal servant”. Lord Howard writes “It was a pleasure to know Prince Philip, the unsung hero of our times”.

Allison Pearson asserts that “The Queen has lost her protector, but everything they built together lives on”. Madeline Grant notes that “To me, Prince Philip was the nation’s grandfather”. Simon Heffer, meanwhile, comments that “Prince Philip embodied the values of a generation that made Britain great”.

Robert Mendick remembers how the Duke of Edinburgh used his wit and wisdom to charm and outrage the world, while Helena Horton highlights 48 of Prince Philip’s greatest quotes and funny moments. We’ll also bring you a closer look at the unusual history - and fascinating future - of the Duke of Edinburgh title.

Follow our ongoing coverage today as tributes continue to roll in for this most remarkable of men.