Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh was
the longest-serving consort in British
history and a constant companion to
Queen Elizabeth II for more than seven
decades he was also a man of many
talents interests and achievements who
dedicated his life to public service and
Duty born on June 10th 1921 in Corfu
Greece Prince Philip was a member of the
royal houses of Greece and Denmark his
family was exiled from Greece when he
was a baby and he spent his childhood in
France Germany and Britain he joined the
Royal Navy in 1939 and served with
distinction during World War II
he met Princess Elizabeth his distant
cousin in 1939 and they married in 1947.
he renounced his foreign titles and
became a British citizen taking the
surname mountbatten as the husband of
the queen Prince Philip supported her in
her duties as head of state and
Commonwealth he accompanied her on
official visits around the world and
took on patronages of hundreds of
Charities and organizations he was
especially interested in science
technology conservation Sport and youth
he founded the Duke of edinburgh's award
scheme in 1956 which has inspired
millions of young people to challenge
themselves and serve their communities
he was also a keen Sportsman who enjoyed
Polo sailing Carriage driving and flying
Prince Philip was known for his sharp
wit sense of humor and outspokenness he
often made jokes and remarks that were
controversial or provocative but also
showed his intelligence and curiosity
he was also loyal devoted and protective
of his family he had four children with
the queen Prince Charles princess and
prince Andrew and Prince Edward
he also had eight grandchildren and ten
great-grandchildren Prince Philip
retired from public duties in 2017 at
the age of 96.
he spent his last years at Windsor
Castle with the queen enjoying a quieter
life he died peacefully on April 9 2021
at the age of 99.
he was the longest-lived male member of
the British royal family his funeral was
held on April 17th at Saint George's
Chapel in Windsor Castle
he was laid to rest in the Royal Vault
Prince Philip was a remarkable man who
lived a remarkable life
he was a loyal consort a loving husband
a proud father a doting grandfather and
a great grandfather he was also a
Visionary leader a passionate Advocate
and a generous benefactor
he left behind a legacy of service and
Duty that will be remembered for
generations to come