Prince Philip: Duke of Edinburgh and Longest-Serving Royal Consort in Br

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II and the longest-serving royal consort in British history. Born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark on June 10, 1921, on the island of Corfu, he was evacuated from Greece as an infant when his family was exiled.

Philip joined the Royal Navy in 1939 and married Princess Elizabeth in 1947, the year he was created Duke of Edinburgh. He became consort when she acceded to the throne in 1952. In 1956 he co-founded The Duke of Edinburgh's Award with Kurt Hahn, a youth program that has reached millions of young people around the world.

Philip and the Queen had four children: Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward. He retired from public duties in 2017. He died at Windsor Castle on April 9, 2021, at age 99, two months before his 100th birthday. Remembered for his sense of duty, his blunt humor and his support for his wife through a record-breaking reign, he was a central figure of the modern monarchy.

Achievements: Joined the Royal Navy (1939), married Princess Elizabeth and became Duke of Edinburgh (1947), became consort (1952), co-founded The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (1956).

Birth: June 10, 1921 - Mon Repos, Corfu, Greece.

Profession: Royal consort, naval officer and philanthropist.

Interesting Facts: According to family lore, he was carried out of Greece as a baby in a fruit box. He surpassed Queen Charlotte in 2009 as the longest-serving royal consort in British history.