MP praises Duke of Edinburgh's 'drive and determination' during speech in Parliament

Prince Philip passed away peacefully on Friday morning at Windsor Castle with his funeral due to be held on Saturday.

Now Jane Stevenson, the MP for Wolverhampton North East, has spoken of her joy at meeting the "amazing" Duke.

Ms Stevenson, speaking in the House of Commons, said: "His Royal Highness visited Wolverhampton on several occasions.

"The earliest visit was in 1948, when he came to view industrial sites; the most recent was in 2014, with Her Majesty the Queen, to open the new Jaguar Land Rover factory in Fordhouses.

"The Duke had a keen interest in industry, innovation, engineering and conservation, and he will be remembered for his bright, curious mind, his drive and determination to get things done, and for his wonderful, quick sense of humour."

"I remember Prince Philip’s visit in 2009 to one of the schools I taught at, Box Hill, where he opened the new music block.

"This was one of over 22,000 royal engagements that Prince Philip completed. As always, this visit was carried out with genuine interest and obvious enthusiasm."

The MP said Prince Philip's "most enduring legacy" was the Duke of Edinburgh's Award as she praised him for changing "millions of lives" through his work.

She added: "To measure the value and size of his legacy, we should listen to award winners speak about how the skills they learnt and the confidence they gained changed their lives and changed their life chances.

"To leave this world knowing we have changed even a few lives for the better should be something we all strive for. The Duke of Edinburgh leaves this world having changed millions of lives around the world for the better. His scheme will continue to change many millions more.

"I am so grateful to be able to put on record my thanks for the life of such an amazing man, who used his position for the benefit and service of others. Indeed this was a life well lived. May he rest in peace."