[13] He was then enrolled at Cheam School. The Duke of Edinburgh personally selected the regalia that will be on the altar for his funeral. As a teenager, he was involved with German Protestantism. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich, was also known as Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, was the only son of Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and. He was a prince without a home or kingdom. Their marriage was the longest of any British monarch, lasting more than 73 years until Philip's death in 2021. APGetty Images. "[43] Later biographies reported that Elizabeth's mother had reservations about the union initially, and teased Philip as "the Hun". As such, he served as the consort of the British monarch from Elizabeth's accession as queen on 6 February 1952 until his death in 2021, making him the longest-serving royal consort in history. The couples first child, Charles Philip Arthur George, was born in 1948. However, according to one journalist writing in 1983, both Philip's uncle, Lord Mountbatten, and the Queen Mother had unfavourable views of Freemasonry; after his initiation, Philip took no further part in the organisation. [123] Personally, he was not enthused about living an extremely long life, remarking in a 2000 interview (when he was 79) that he could not "imagine anything worse" and had "no desire whatsoever" to become a centenarian, saying "bits of me are falling off already". [178][180] The usual public ceremonial could not take place because of the regulations for the COVID-19 pandemic which restricted the number of mourners to thirty; it was later reported in the press that the Queen had rejected a government offer to relax the rules. [74][75] Any part of the allowance that was not used to meet official expenditure was liable for tax. In a statement on April 9, 2021, the Palace said: "It is with deep sorrow that . This neatly avoids the Prince Harry and Prince Andrew problem. Read about our approach to external linking. The day prior to their wedding, the King granted Philip the style His Royal Highness. The husband of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom was Prince Philip, duke of Edinburgh. Princess Anne and Prince Charles will walk in the front row, followed by Prince Edward and Prince Andrew. [88], In 1960, Philip attended the National Eisteddfod of Wales wearing a long green robe, where he was initiated as an Honorary Ovate by the Archdruid of Wales Edgar Phillips through his bardic name Philip Meirionnydd, to reflect his title of Earl of Merioneth. [119] For five days, Elizabeth and Philip shielded their grandsons from the ensuing press interest by keeping them at Balmoral, where they could grieve in private. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Prince Philip: Duke's support for Aberfan families remembered. At the time, Philip was on holiday at Balmoral with the extended royal family. On the day of their wedding, he was additionally created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich. He attended an average of 350 official engagements a year on behalf of the royal household. He said the service will be a reflection of Prince Philip's military affiliations and personal elements of his life. [121], In April 2009, Philip became the longest-serving British royal consort, surpassing Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, wife of GeorgeIII. I am the only man in the country not allowed to give his name to his own children". It so happens that my mother was quite seriously deaf and I have been Patron of the Royal National Institute for the Deaf for ages, so it's hardly likely that I would do any such thing. Members of the Royal Family will walk behind the coffin. [55] Philip ostensibly never spoke in the House of Lords. Philip, the son of the exiled Prince Andrew of Greece, was a direct descendant of Elizabeth's great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria. Philip later married Elizabeth and had four children. Philip, duke of Edinburgh. [23] Philip stated that he thought of himself as Danish, and his family spoke English, French, and German. Strong colours, vigorous brushstrokes. [32] Among other engagements, he was involved in the Battle of Crete and was mentioned in dispatches for his service during the Battle of Cape Matapan, in which he controlled the battleship's searchlights. Prince Philip appears as a fictional character in Nevil Shute's novel In the Wet (1952), Paul Gallico's novel Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Moscow (1974), Tom Clancy's novel Patriot Games (1987), and Sue Townsend's novel The Queen and I (1992). He later said that the Duke was very supportive and "the Queen was wonderful throughout. The duke met rescue workers and miners in Aberfan. On November 20, 1947, they married at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony that was aired live across the world on radio. 10, 2021 in Windsor, United Kingdom. [111] In April 2014, it was reported that an old British Path newsreel film had been discovered of Philip's 1962 two-month flying tour of South America. [164] On 16 February 2021, Philip was admitted to King Edward VII's Hospital as a "precautionary measure" after feeling unwell. [120] Philip told William: "If you don't walk, I think you'll regret it later. [22], Because Philip left Greece as an infant, he did not speak Greek. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 109 languages Read View source View history Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, [1] later Philip Mountbatten; 10 June 1921 [fn 1] - 9 April 2021) was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. He is also in line for the British crown being the ninth number on the list. [28] Philip was appointed as a midshipman in January 1940. [161] A photo of Philip with the Queen as they isolated at Windsor Castle during the COVID-19 pandemic was released ahead of his 99th birthday in June 2020. Philip had not interfered, preferring to stay out of other people's love lives. A Duke of Edinburgh Rose has since been planted in the mixed rose border of Windsor Castle's East Terrace Garden, where Philip played a major role in the Garden's design. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge marked the first anniversary of the death of Prince Philip on Saturday with a touching tribute on social Prince Philip's dignified funeral: a look back at the . The details of Prince Philip's ceremonial royal funeral at the chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle at 15:00 BST were released by Buckingham Palace. [211] His comment had no effect on Sino-British relations, but it shaped his own reputation. [94][95] In 1952, he became patron of The Industrial Society (since renamed The Work Foundation). At the end of January 1952, the couple set out on a tour of the Commonwealth. "[216] Later, Philip wrote: "The story is largely invention. This meant the Duke took precedence over his eldest son, Prince Charles, except, officially, in the British parliament. [71] Contrary to rumours over the years, the Queen and the Duke were said by insiders to have had a strong relationship throughout their marriage, despite the challenges of Elizabeth's reign. Where two dates are shown, the first indicates the date of receiving the title or award (the title as Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark being given as from his birth) and the . Queen Elizabeth's husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has died. His mother was Princess Alice (18851969), who was the eldest daughter of Louis Alexander Mountbatten, 1st marquess of Milford Haven, and Princess Victoria of Hesse and the Rhine, granddaughter of Queen Victoria. [10] The British naval vessel HMSCalypso evacuated Andrew's family, with Philip carried to safety in a fruit box. Prince Philip died at Windsor Castle on Friday 9 April aged 99. [143][144], Prince Philip retired from his royal duties on 2 August 2017, meeting Royal Marines in his final solo public engagement, aged 96. Prince Andrew's life was also believed to be in danger, and Princess Alice was under surveillance. Prince William and Catherine Middleton: The Royal Wedding of 2011: Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten, duke of Edinburgh, This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Philip-duke-of-Edinburgh, English Monarchs - Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, The Home of the Royal Family - The Duke of Edinburgh - Early Life and Education, Philip, duke of Edinburgh - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up), Louis Alexander Mountbatten, 1st marquess of Milford Haven. [165] He was visited by Prince Charles on 20 February. [70], After she acceded to the throne, the Queen also announced that the Duke was to have "place, pre-eminence and precedence" next to her "on all occasions and in all meetings, except where otherwise provided by Act of Parliament". . It will be placed on the modified Jaguar Land Rover, that the duke himself helped design, to be carried the short distance to St George's Chapel. [6] A member of the House of Glcksburg, the ruling house of Denmark, he was a prince of both Greece and Denmark by virtue of his patrilineal descent from King GeorgeI of Greece and King ChristianIX of Denmark; he was from birth in the line of succession to both thrones. Responding to questions from reporters, a spokesman said they would not be drawn into discussing "perceptions of drama". The four children of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Queen Elizabeth II have shared moving tributes to their father this weekend following the duke's death. The inquest into Diana's death concluded in 2008 that there was no evidence of a conspiracy. 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It exists in the interests of the people. Prince Philip funeral: What are the plans and timings? He was baptised in the Greek Orthodox rite at St. George's Church in the Old Fortress in Corfu. [184], As is precedent for senior members of the royal family, Philip's last will and testament will be sealed for at least 90 years, according to a High Court ruling, which deemed it necessary to protect the "dignity and standing" of the Queen. It was initially set at 40,000 in the Civil List Act 1952, raised to 65,000 by the Civil List Act 1972, and raised to 165,000 by the Civil List (Increase of Financial Provision) Order 1984. [5] He was the only son and fifth and final child of Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and Princess Alice of Battenberg. He was succeeded by the Duchess of Cornwall. He is married to Sarah, Duchess of York, and is currently 61 years old. His paternal grandmother Grand Duchess Olga Constantinovna of Russia was the granddaughter of Emperor NicholasI of Russia. Philip was born on 10 June 1921 as Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark. [152] The driver and a passenger of the other car were injured and taken to hospital. [233] Subsequent military appointments were made in New Zealand and Australia. [29] After the invasion of Greece by Italy in October 1940, he was transferred from the Indian Ocean to the battleship HMSValiant in the Mediterranean Fleet. Constantin Maxim, 48, pleaded . He became duke of Edinburgh prior to his marriage to Elizabeth in 1947, and she designated him a prince in 1957. [223] In the same month, a documentary originally planned for his centenary was broadcast on BBC One under the title Prince Philip: The Royal Family Remembers, with contributions from his children, son and daughters-in-law, and seven of his grandchildren. A year after the divorce, Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris on 31 August 1997. Updates? [48], The day before the wedding, King GeorgeVI bestowed the style of Royal Highness on Philip, and, on the morning of the wedding, 20 November 1947, he was made the Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich of Greenwich in the County of London. [119] The royal family's seclusion caused public dismay,[119] but the public mood changed after a live broadcast made by the Queen on 5September. [40] By March 1947, Philip had adopted the surname Mountbatten from his mother's family, and had stopped using his Greek and Danish royal titles upon becoming a naturalised British subject. [25], After leaving Gordonstoun in early 1939, Philip completed a term as a cadet at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, then repatriated to Greece, living with his mother in Athens for a month in mid-1939. It will also be broadcast on BBC Radio Wales and BBC local radio with some variation in start times. He set up and led the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, which recognises young people from all backgrounds for completing self-improvement exercises such as volunteering, expeditions, and developing new skills. He was 99-years-old. His body is now resting in the private chapel at the castle. Parker was created Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) in 1953, and Commander (CVO) in 1957. Of the tributes paid to Prince Philip over recent days, Buckingham Palace said the Queen and the family had been touched at the testimony around "the remarkable life and lasting endeavours of the Duke of Edinburgh". [2] Philip is the longest-lived male member of the British royal family. 2023 BBC. 6 The Duke of Edinburgh, who died in April 2021. His maternal grandfather Prince Louis of Battenberg was the nephew of Maria Alexandrovna (Marie of Hesse), who was the wife of Emperor AlexanderII. In fact, however, he attended Parliament only when escorting the Queen for the annual State Opening of Parliament, where he walked and sat beside her. His father was Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark, a younger son . [78], In the early 1950s, Philip's sister-in-law, Princess Margaret, considered marrying a divorced older man, Peter Townsend. The commanding officer of the army, General Georgios Hatzianestis, and five senior politicians were arrested, tried, and executed in the Trial of the Six. [107] In 1965, at the suggestion of Prime Minister Harold Wilson, Philip became chair to a scheme set up for awarding industrial innovations, which later became known as the Queen's Awards for Enterprise. In 1957 she conferred on him the dignity of prince of the United Kingdom, and in 1960 his surname was legally combined with the name of her familyas Mountbatten-Windsoras a surname for lesser branches of the royal family. [56] He, his sons and other royals ceased to be members of the House of Lords following the House of Lords Act 1999, although Philip's former brother-in-law, Lord Snowdon, remained in the House. (Show more) The 67-year-old countess is the wife of Earl Mountbatten, Norton Knatchbull - the grandson of Prince Philip's uncle the 1st Earl Mountbatten, who was killed by the IRA in 1979. Obituary: HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Who he was, what he did and why he mattered Prince Philip died at Windsor Castle on Friday 9 April aged 99. He was a patron, president, or member of over 780 organisations, including the World Wide Fund for Nature, and served as chairman of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, a youth awards program for people aged 14 to 24. During the Second World War, he served with distinction in the British Mediterranean and Pacific fleets. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). The new military government arrested Prince Andrew, along with others. [16], In 1933, he was sent to Schule Schloss Salem in Germany, which had the "advantage of saving school fees", because it was owned by the family of his brother-in-law, Berthold, Margrave of Baden. His outspoken right-wing views, the public expression of which he sometimes found hard to resist, occasionally embarrassed a monarchy trying to put aside its traditional upper-crust image. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. [238], On their 70th wedding anniversary, 20 November 2017, the Queen appointed her husband Knight Grand Cross (GCVO) of the Royal Victorian Order, making him the first British national since his uncle Earl Mountbatten of Burma to be entitled to wear the breast stars of four orders of chivalry in the United Kingdom. [219][220] George Alexis Weymouth's portrait of the Duke in the ruins of the Castle after the fire of 1992 formed part of a focus on Philip's involvement with the subsequent restoration. He was the youngest child of the couple and was their only son. Finally, in December, a revolutionary court banished Prince Andrew from Greece for life. [175] The Queen, who was reportedly at her husband's bedside when he died,[176] described his death as "having left a huge void in her life". [244] His paternal grandfather GeorgeI of Greece, born Prince William of Denmark, was a brother of Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar of Denmark), wife of Emperor AlexanderIII. [35][36] He was present in Tokyo Bay when the Japanese Instrument of Surrender was signed. [192] He was also a keen yachtsman and struck up a friendship in 1949 with boat designer and sailing enthusiast Uffa Fox, in Cowes. [154] He apologised,[155] and three weeks later voluntarily surrendered his driving licence. [fn 2] Philip's four elder sisters were Margarita, Theodora, Cecilie, and Sophie. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. [189], A service of thanksgiving for his life took place at Westminster Abbey on 29 March 2022 with the Queen, foreign royalty and politicians in attendance. How did Philip, duke of Edinburgh, become famous? [195], He painted with oils and collected artworks, including contemporary cartoons, which hang at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Sandringham House, and Balmoral Castle. On the day of the funeral, the coffin will be moved to the State Entrance of Windsor Castle. [115] They married five months later. [24] Known for his charm in his youth, Philip was linked to a number of women, including Osla Benning. Prince Philip's children and grandchildren have been paying heartfelt tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh in the days since his death "[214], In 2011, the historian David Starkey described him as a kind of "HRH Victor Meldrew". The press accused Philip of being hostile to the match, to which he replied: "I haven't done anything." "[213] In Australia he asked an Indigenous Australian entrepreneur: "Do you still throw spears at each other? Titled Prince Philip: A Celebration, it showcased around 150 personal items related to him, including his wedding card, wedding menu, midshipman's logbook from 194041, chair of estate, and the coronation robes and coronet that he wore for his wife's coronation in 1953. Both have stepped back from their military patronages and the issue of them wearing uniform was a dilemma that has now gone away. ", "Guardian challenges exclusion of media from Duke of Edinburgh's will hearing", "Court agrees to hear Guardian's challenge in case of Prince Philip's will", "Guardian loses appeal against ban on media at Prince Philip's will hearing", "Prince Philip memorial guest list: Prince Andrew attends first public engagement in months", "Your complete guide to the Queen's funeral", "Royal couples' grandparents' jet-age meeting", "Prince Philip: Derby plane flown by duke to be restored", "Royals 'natural targets' for cartoons, but Philip 'saw humour', "I'm tickled to death. On the return leg of the journey, Philip's private secretary, Mike Parker, was sued for divorce by his wife. The fourth and last child of Queen Elizabeth ll and Prince Philip is . The one element he perhaps didn't account for was the family tension. He devised a plan to launch a raft with smoke floats that successfully distracted the bombers, allowing the ship to slip away unnoticed. Their first two children were born before Elizabeth succeeded her father as monarch in 1952: Prince Charles in 1948 and Princess Anne in 1950. Duke of Edinburgh admired his four children, but was frustrated at not being allowed to pass on his family name. [33], Promotion to lieutenant followed on 16 July 1942. [76], As consort to the Queen, Philip supported his wife in her new duties as sovereign, accompanying her to ceremonies such as the State Opening of Parliament in various countries, state dinners, and tours abroad. He was born on the island of Corfu, at the palatial villa of Mon Repos. [42] Marion Crawford wrote, "Some of the King's advisors did not think him good enough for her. Some of the papers played long and loud tunes on the string of Philip's foreign origin. On 12 April, his daughter, Princess Anne, spent about 50 minutes in the hospital and afterwards said her father was "on good form". [11] During his time there, Philip was first educated at The Elms, an American school in Paris run by Donald MacJannet, who described Philip as a "know it all smarty person, but always remarkably polite". The Queen and Prince Philip had four children together: Prince Charles, 72, Princess Anne, 70 . A Palace spokesman said the plans have been modified to take into account current public health guidelines, but the ceremonial aspects of the day and the service remain in line with the duke's wishes. He was one of the youngest first lieutenants in the Royal Navy. [41], The engagement attracted some controversy. [148] On 19 May, six weeks later, he attended the wedding of his grandson Prince Harry to Meghan Markle and was able to walk with the Queen unaided. [57], After his honeymoon at the Mountbatten family home, Broadlands, Philip returned to the navy, at first in a desk job at the Admiralty and later on a staff course at the Naval Staff College, Greenwich. In 1993, scientists were able to confirm the identity of the remains of several members of the Romanov family, more than seventy years after their deaths in 1918, by comparing their mitochondrial DNA to living matrilineal relatives, including Philip. Philip left active military service when Elizabeth ascended the throne in 1952, having reached the rank of commander. [209], During a state visit to China in 1986, in a private conversation with British students from Xi'an's Northwest University, Philip joked: "If you stay here much longer, you'll go slit-eyed. Prince Philip in 1951 with Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, and their children Prince Charles and Princess Anne at Clarence House, the royal couple's London residence. [100] Between 1959 and 1965 Prince Philip was the president of BAFTA. Jul 10, 2018. In 1992, he said that he "could understand a certain amount". Baptized on 10 July, her godparents were King George V of the United Kingdom, Ernest Louis, Grand Duke of Hesse, Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark and Grand Duchess Vera Konstantinovna of Russia. He was the longest-serving royal consort in world history. He served as president of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) from 1981 to 1996, and his International Award program allowed more than six million young adults to engage in community service, leadership development, and physical fitness activities. The guests, the music, the military representation are exactly what the duke requested for his own farewell. It is made up of the medals and decorations conferred on him by UK and Commonwealth countries - together with his Royal Air Force wings and Field Marshal's baton, and insignia from Denmark and Greece, highlighting his birth heritage as a prince of Greece and Denmark. In May 2017 it was announced that Philipwho was one of the busiest royals, with more than 22,000 solo appearances over the yearswould stop carrying out public engagements in August. Prime Minister Theresa May thanked him for "a remarkable lifetime of service". [84] On 22 February 1957, she granted her husband the style and title of a Prince of the United Kingdom by Letters Patent; it was gazetted that he was to be known as "His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh". 3. 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After visiting London for his grandfather's memorial service, Philip and his mother returned to Greece, where Prince Andrew had remained to command a Greek Army division embroiled in the Greco-Turkish War. He was joined by Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise (born 1950), Andrew Albert Christian Edward (born 1960), and Edward Anthony Richard Louis (born 1964). [90] In 1969, he made a similar appearance on Meet the Press during a tour of North America. [138] Tony Abbott's surprise 2015 decision to make Philip a Knight of the Order of Australia was widely criticised in the country and contributed to Abbott's ouster as its prime minister. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (10 June 1921 - 9 April 2021), received numerous titles, decorations and honorary appointments, both before and during his time as consort to Queen Elizabeth II.Each is listed below. [137] On 21 May 2014, the Prince appeared in public with a bandage on his right hand after a "minor procedure" was performed in Buckingham Palace the preceding day. Philip privately complained, "I am nothing but a bloody amoeba. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark,[1] later Philip Mountbatten; 10 June 1921[fn 1] 9 April 2021), was the husband of Queen ElizabethII. It is said that the late Duke of Edinburgh had an affair with a Nazi soldier's German wife during the WWII-era. As chairman of the Coronation Commission, he was the first member of the royal family to fly in a helicopter, visiting the troops that were to take part in the ceremony. The amount was set by the Civil List (Increase of Financial Provision) Order 1990. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? [44] In later life, however, she told the biographer Tim Heald that Philip was "an English gentleman". [51][52] Concerned by her father's poor health, Elizabeth insisted that Philip give up smoking, which he did, cold turkey, on their wedding day. Birthday: June 10, 1921. Read more: Who is going to Prince Philip's funeral? [215] For example, in May 1999, British newspapers accused Philip of insulting deaf children at a pop concert in Wales by saying: "No wonder you are deaf listening to this row. [81][102] He was also president of the Zoological Society of London for two decades and was appointed an honorary fellow in 1977. [13] Over the next three years, his four sisters married German princes and moved to Germany, his mother was diagnosed with schizophrenia and placed in an asylum,[14] and his father took up residence in Monte Carlo. [97] From 1955 to 1957, he was president of The Football Association and served two terms as president of Marylebone Cricket Club, with his tenures starting in 1949 and 1974, respectively. [185] This led to speculation that the will might contain material harmful to the reputation of the royal family. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, dies aged 99 [19] Both Cecilie and her husband were members of the Nazi Party. [236], To celebrate Philip's 90th birthday, the Queen appointed him Lord High Admiral,[237] as well as to the highest ranks available in all three branches of the Canadian Armed Forces. [193] He was presented with Royal Air Force wings in 1953, helicopter wings with the Royal Navy in 1956, and his private pilot's license in 1959. Philip's uncle and high commander of the Greek expeditionary force, King ConstantineI, was blamed for the defeat and was forced to abdicate on 27 September 1922. The funeral will be conducted by the Dean of Windsor, with the Archbishop of Canterbury pronouncing the blessing. In England and Wales, "old age" may be given as a cause of death for a decedent aged 80 or older by a physician who has "cared for the deceased over a long period" and "observed a gradual decline in [the] patient's general health" if there is no known "identifiable disease or injury that contributed to the death". Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II 's husband of 73 years, died on Friday. [187][188] In July 2022, the Court of Appeal dismissed the newspaper's arguments, stating that the press could not have been informed of the hearing "without risking the media storm that was feared".