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Tobias Menzies and Matt Smith, who both played Prince Philip in the popular Netflix series "The Crown," have reacted to the royal's death.
A rep for Menzies told Fox News in a statement on Friday: "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.
"O good old man! how well in thee appears/ The constant service of the antique world... the statement concluded. "Rest in Peace."
Meanwhile, a rep for Smith told Fox News on Friday: "I’d like to offer my condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family. 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."
PRINCE PHILIP, DUKE OF EDINBURGH AND QUEEN ELIZABETH II'S HUSBAND, DEAD AT 99
Menzies portrayed the Duke of Edinburgh in Season 3 and 4 of the drama series alongside Olivia Colman who played Queen Elizabeth II.
Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip in Season 4 of "The Crown." (Netflix)
"I’m thrilled to be joining the new cast of ‘The Crown’ and to be working with Olivia Colman again," he said at the time. "I look forward to becoming her ‘liege man of life and limb.’"
Smith played a younger Prince Philip in Season 1 and 2 of "The Crown" working with Claire Foy who played the Queen. He received an Emmy Award nomination for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for his work.
Matt Smith as Prince Philip in Season 2 of "The Crown." (Netflix )
Buckingham Palace confirmed Prince Philip's passing on Friday morning. He was 99 years old.
PRINCE PHILIP WILL NOT HAVE A STATE FUNERAL, BODY WILL LIE AT REST IN WINDSOR CASTLE
"It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh," the palace announced in a statement. "His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were married for 73 years. He is the longest-serving royal consort in British history.
his funeral plans will be announced by Buckingham Palace soon, according to the College of Arms.
In a press release issued on Friday, the College of Arms confirmed that the Duke of Edinburgh will not have a State Funeral or will be "Lying-in-State."
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip pose at Balmoral, Scotland, to celebrate their Silver Wedding anniversary. (PA via AP, File)
"His Royal Highness’s body will lie at rest in Windsor Castle ahead of the funeral in St George’s Chapel. This is in line with custom and with His Royal Highness’s wishes," the statement continued.
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"The funeral arrangements have been revised in view of the prevailing circumstances arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and it is regretfully requested that members of the public do not attempt to attend or participate in any of the events that make up the funeral."
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