In practice, the entire allowance was used to fund his official duties.
Legacy Interests Philip at the World Championship Coach-and-fours, 1982 Philip played until 1971, when he started to compete in , a sport which he helped to expand; the early rule book was drafted under his supervision.
The following month, unveiled a new special limited-edition £5 coin bearing Philip's portrait on , with the design approved by the Duke back in 2008.