'The Crown' actors Matt Smith and Tobias Menzies pay tribute to Prince Philip

Matt Smith (left) played Prince Philip in the first and second seasons, with Tobias Menzies taking over in the third and fourth seasons of 'The Crown'. Photos: Handout

British actors Matt Smith and Tobias Menzies, who both portrayed Prince Philip on hit Netflix series The Crown, have paid tribute to the duke, who died last Friday (April 9) at age 99.

Smith, 38, who played the role in the first and second seasons from 2016 to 2017, said in a statement: "Prince Philip was the man. And he knew it. 99 and out, but what an innings. And what style."