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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh - President of the National Playing Fields Association

Time: 1947

Place: United Kingdom

Details: Philip was President of the National Playing Fields Association (now known as Fields in Trust) for 64 years, from 1947 until his grandson Prince William took over the role in 2013.

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