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Prince Philip , 98, has always loved a good joke and has on numerous occasions made headline with his witty comments. Throughout his more than 70-year-long marriage to the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh has made a series of lighthearted gaffes during his many royal engagements.

And now a comment the 98-year-old Duke made more than 30 years ago has resurfaced.

In 1988, the Duke of Edinburgh joked about deadly viruses when speaking to Deutsche Press Agentur.

Prince Philip reportedly said: “In the event that I am reincarnated, I would like to return as a deadly virus, to contribute something to solving overpopulation.”

The gaffe has made a comeback due to the recent coronavirus outbreak.

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