Prince Philip, played by Matt Smith, delivers some of The Crown's most memorable lines. Below are 3 of the best Prince Philip quotes from The Crown, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 3 pieces of trivia about the character.
Best Prince Philip Quotes
"I'm not going to be known as the man who married the queen. I'm more than that."
— Prince Philip, Season 1 - various
"Some things are more important than a crown."
— Prince Philip, Season 2 - various
"Steady the ship. That's all we can do."
— Prince Philip, Season 3 - various
Prince Philip Trivia & Fun Facts
- Matt Smith wore padding and prosthetics to age into the role for Seasons 1 and 2, before Tobias Menzies took over for 3 and 4.
- Matt Smith reportedly studied hours of Philip's public appearances to capture his distinctive way of walking and gesturing.
- Jonathan Pryce portrayed the oldest version of Philip in Seasons 5 and 6.
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