article_snippet.sent: Prince Philip was presented with the award on Wednesday by Prince Philip wife, despite significant criticism  of Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott following the announcement in January that Prince Philip had recommended The Duke of Edinburgh for the honour.
article_snippet.sent: The citation recognises the 93-year-old Duke of Edinburgh's long service to the British monarchy and the Commonwealth, adding: 'Prince Philip has served Australia with distinction and is patron of over 800 organisations.'
article_snippet.sent: For three quarters of a century, Prince Philip has served the Crown, and the Commonwealth.
article_snippet.sent: The accolade is just one of dozens of awards received by Philip, who is already a Knight of the Order of the Elephant in Denmark, a Royal Chief of the Order of Logohu in Papua New Guinea, and a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion.
article_snippet.sent: Mr Abbott said Prince Philip (right) had made a 'great contribution' to Australian society during Mr Abbott time .
article_snippet.sent: Mr Abbott is also a Knight of the Garter, a Knight of the Thistle, a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire, an Earl, a Baron and the Lord High Admiral of the Royal Navy.
article_snippet.sent: Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet officials also revealed the Letters Patent for the Order of the Netherlands Lion had to be amended because the Duke of Edinburgh was not an Australian citizen, making him an 'honorary' knight only.
article_snippet.sent: This honorary award was presented to the Duke in April this year .
article_snippet.sent: the Duke earned the Duke for the Duke bravery in fighting the Italians when the Italians invaded Greece in 1941.
highlights_snippet.sent: The citation said that The Duke of Edinburghhas served Australia with distinction'
  Tony Abbott's decision to award The Duke of Edinburgh with the honour was controversial .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: The Duke of Edinburgh was criticised by members of The Duke of Edinburgh government as well as the public .