“I’d like to offer my condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family,” Smith said in a statement to TODAY. “Prince Philip was the man. And he knew it. 99 and out, but what an innings. And what style. Thank you for your service old chap–it won’t be the same without you.” Tobias Menzies took over the role of Philip in Seasons 3 and 4 of the royal drama. The actor honored the late Prince with a quote by William Shakespeare. “If I know anything about the Duke of Edinburgh, I’m fairly sure he wouldn’t want an actor who has portrayed him on television giving their opinion on his life, so I’ll leave it to Shakespeare,” Menzies said in a statement. “O good old man! How well in thee appears. The constant service of the antique world.” He added, “Rest in peace.” The Crown’s creator Peter Morgan also released a statement saying that Netflix, Left Bank Pictures, Sony Pictures Television and the The Crown’s production team were “deeply saddened to hear of the death of The Duke of Edinburgh.” Morgan said (via Sky News), “Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this sad time.” Buckingham Palace announced on Friday that Philip, the longest-serving consort in British history, passed away April 9 at Windsor Castle. The Duke was 99. “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,” the palace statement read. “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. Further announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.” Next, here is everything we know about Season 5 of The Crown!
