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Prince Philip entering the main Olympic arena prior to the opening ceremony at the Melbourne Olympics 22 November 1956
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HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at the opening ceremony of the Melbourne Olympics 22 November 1956
0n 22 November 1956, Prince Philip opened the Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia. He is seen here being driven into the main Olympic arena prior to the opening ceremony. The Melbourne Games were the first to be held south of the equator.
