Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark; 10 June 1921 – 9 April 2021) was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II and served as consort of the British monarch from her accession in 1952 until his death.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II and the longest-serving royal consort in British history. He served as consort from 1952 until his death in 2021.

What it is

Prince Philip, born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, was the consort of the British monarch for nearly 70 years. He became a naturalised British subject and adopted the surname Mountbatten. His role involved supporting the Queen in public duties and representing the monarchy at home and abroad.

Key details

Born in Corfu, Greece, in 1921, Philip was exiled as a child and educated in Scotland. He served in the Royal Navy before marrying Princess Elizabeth in 1947. He was created Duke of Edinburgh on his wedding day and became consort when Elizabeth became Queen in 1952. The couple had four children: Charles, Anne, Andrew, and Edward.

Legacy

Philip carried out thousands of public engagements and supported many charities, including the World Wildlife Fund. He was known for his environmental work and military connections. He retired from public duties in 2017 and died at Windsor Castle in 2021 at age 99.