Prince Phillip married life to Queen Elizabeth II lasted, more than seventy years. Being recognized as her partner, he was acknowledged as her husband, indicating he was the consort of a queen. He held this title for over sixty years, which is the longest anybody has ever been a partner to a queen.
Prince Phillip was known for continuously being by the Queen’s side, and for being lively and a bit sarcastic. He loved horses and created a sport called carriage driving He had a huge life, serving in the armed force, traveling with the Queen on official visits, helping many charities, and being tough but too kind. Prince Phillip passed away the age of 99 years.
Who is Prince Phillip?
Prince Phillip was born 10 June, 1921 in the Princely families of Greece and Denmark. His family lost their titles and he went to school in Scotland. At the age of 18, he encountered Princess Elizabeth, who was also linked to him through their royal lineages. They started a romantic relationship and got married in 1947. Before getting married, he gave up his royal title and took on a new last name. He was made a Duke before the wedding and became a Prince in 1957.
Prince Phillip Family
Around a year after getting married, they had their first child, a boy named Charles. In 1950, they had a girl named Anne, and later had children named Andrew and Edward. When his father-in-law passed away in 1952, his wife became Queen Elizabeth II and he had to leave the Navy to support her as her royal partner. He is involved in many public events and activities to support his wife.
In the late 1970s, he became a grandfather to his daughter Anne’s two children, Peter and Zara. His son Charles had two sons, William and Henry. His son Andrew had two daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie. His son Edward and his wife Sophie have two children, Lady Louise and James.
Prince Phillip Early Life
King Constantine I of Greece who was Phillip’s uncle, was forced to abdicate his position as king in 1922. The military government arrested Phillip’s father, Prince Andrew, and banned him from returning to Greece. Phillip and his family moved to France, where his mother had to go to a clinic for help and his father lived independently from them. Phillip went to different schools in different countries before joining the Royal Navy during World War II, while some of his relatives were on the other side of the war.
Prince Phillip’s Marriage
A declaration was released in July 1947 about Princess Elizabeth II and Lieutenant Phillip Mountbatten’s planned wedding. In November that year they got married at Westminster Convent. After their wedding, they went on a special night to different places, including Broadlands in Hampshire and Birkhall on the Balmoral estate.
Prince Phillip Naval Career
Prince Phillip joined the Royal Naval force when he was a young man, just like his granddad who was a very important leader in the Naval force. He begun off as a cadet and then became a midshipman on a huge transport called HMS RAMILLIES. He worked hard and was promoted to sub-lieutenant and then to First Lieutenant on another ship called HMS WALLACE. He was even promoted to Commander in 1952. But his naval career had to stop when his father-in-law, King George VI, passed away.
Prince Phillip Second War
When he was 17 years old, Prince Phillip worked on a big ship called HMS VALIANT during a battle. He was in charge of shining a bright light to help the ship find enemy ships in the dark. He did good work and got recognition for it. Later, he was in charge of another ship called HMS WHELP when the Japanese surrendered in Tokyo Bay.
Prince Phillip Death
April 9, 2021 Prince Phillip was 99 years old Died. Due to COVID-19 limits, the funeral took place on April 17 at Windsor Castle St. George Chapel. Prince Andrew said interview with the BBC that the Queen was very saddened by the death of her old husband.
Conclusion
The Duke of Edinburgh Prince Phillip, amazing life, supporting and helping Queen Elizabeth II. He did many great things for individuals, particularly young individuals, and achieved a part. Indeed, though he is gone, his memory and the things he did will continuously be recalled and will proceed to motivate and help others in the future.
