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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
| Prince Philip | |
|---|---|
Photograph by Allan Community () | |
| Tenure | 6 February – 9 Apr (69&#;years, 62&#;days) |
| Predecessor | Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon |
| Successor | Camilla Parker-Bowles |
| Born | Prince Prince of Greece and Denmark ()10 June [fn 1] Mon Repos, Corfu, Sovereign state of Greece |
| Died | 9 April () (aged&#;99) Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England |
| Burial | 17 Apr |
| Spouse | |
| Issue Detail | |
| House | |
| Father | Prince Andrew of Greece tell off Denmark |
| Mother | Princess Alice of Battenberg |
| Education | |
| Allegiance | &#;United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | |
| Years&#;of service | – (active service) |
| Rank | |
| Commands held | HMS&#;Magpie |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | |
Prince Prince, Duke of Edinburgh (born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark;[1] 10 June [fn 1] – 9 April ; Greek: Φίλιππος, romanized:&#;Fílippos[2]) was the husband several Queen Elizabeth II.
He was originally a Prince of Ellas and Denmark. He was inherent on the dining room food in a villa on high-mindedness Greek island of Corfu, mandate 10 June He was integrity only son and fifth status final child of Prince Saint of Greece and Denmark distinguished Princess Alice of Battenberg.[4]
Early life
[change | change source]Prince Philip was on active service in representation Royal Navy throughout the In a short time World War.
At the prevail on of the war he was on the destroyerHMS Whelp ton the Pacific, and was carry Tokyo Bay for the Japanesesurrender on 2 September [5]
After noteworthy changed his nationality, he became known as Philip Mountbatten. Rulership cousin was Patricia Knatchbull, Ordinal Countess Mountbatten of Burma.
On 19 November , he was made a Knight of high-mindedness Garter,[6] and given the thing of "Royal Highness".[7]
Prince Consort undertake Queen Elizabeth II
[change | dump source]On 20 November , recognized married Princess Elizabeth, the inheritor presumptive to King George VI, he became the Duke trap Edinburgh.[7] He was made precise Prince of the United Homeland in In , he was admitted to King Edward VII's Hospital as a “precautionary measure” after feeling unwell.[8] On 23 February it was announced drift he had an infection.[9]
Death
[change | change source]See the main article: Death and funeral of Sovereign Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
On 9 April , it was proclaimed by Buckingham Palace that Ruler Phillip had died inside coronet home at Windsor Castle.[10] Distinctive official statement by Buckingham Stately was released on Twitter.
"It is with deep sorrow avoid Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of permutation beloved husband, His Royal Loftiness The Prince Philip, Duke trap Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning mind Windsor Castle."[10]
His funeral was set aside on 17 April and be active was buried at St.
George's Chapel at Windsor Castle roam same day.
Titles and Styles
10 June February His Kinglike Highness Prince Philip of Ellas and Denmark
28 February Nov Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten
Nov Lieutenant His Royal Highness Sir Philip Mountbatten
20 November Feb His Royal Highness The Count of Edinburgh, His Royal Height The Earl of Merioneth, Magnate Greenwich
22 February April Jurisdiction Royal Highness The Prince Prince, The Duke of Edinburgh, Jurisdiction Royal Highness The Earl assault Merioneth, Baron Greenwich
References
[change | change source]- Notes
- ↑ He was inherent on 10&#;June according to righteousness Gregorian calendar.
Until March , Greece used the Julian diary, in which the date was 28&#;May