Crown star praises Prince Philip

Matt Smith has praised the Duke of Edinburgh, saying Philip showed an unflappable attitude after his car crash.

Smith has come to know the royal he portrayed in Netflix series The Crown, and has shared his admiration for the duke.

The actor hailed Philip’s reaction to a crash in January, praising his unruffled response.

Philip, 97, escaped serious injury when his Land Rover collided with another vehicle near the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.