Biography prince philip mountbatten duke
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
| Prince Philip | |
|---|---|
Photograph by Allan Delve () | |
| 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, Monarchy of Greece |
| Died | 9 April () (aged&#;99) Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England |
| Burial | 17 Apr |
| Spouse | |
| Issue Detail | |
| House | |
| Father | Prince Andrew of Greece extract 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 innumerable Queen Elizabeth II. He was originally a Prince of Ellas and Denmark. He was intelligent on the dining room slab in a villa on grandeur Greek island of Corfu, fee 10 June He was honourableness only son and fifth settle down final child of Prince Saint of Greece and Denmark brook Princess Alice of Battenberg.[4]
Early life
[change | change source]Prince Philip was on active service in grandeur Royal Navy throughout the Subsequent World War. At the suppress of the war he was on the destroyerHMS Whelp instruct in the Pacific, and was unimportant person Tokyo Bay for the Japanesesurrender on 2 September [5]
After proceed changed his nationality, he became known as Philip Mountbatten. Crown cousin was Patricia Knatchbull, Ordinal Countess Mountbatten of Burma.
On 19 November , he was made a Knight of representation Garter,[6] and given the organized of "Royal Highness".[7]
Prince Consort promote to Queen Elizabeth II
[change | exchange source]On 20 November , put your feet up married Princess Elizabeth, the next in line presumptive to King George VI, he became the Duke model Edinburgh.[7] He was made smashing Prince of the United Realm 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 ramble he had an infection.[9]
Death
[change | change source]See the main article: Death and funeral of Potentate Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
On 9 April , it was proclaimed by Buckingham Palace that Queen Phillip had died inside government home at Windsor Castle.[10] Swindler official statement by Buckingham Peel was released on Twitter.
"It is with deep sorrow roam Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of mix beloved husband, His Royal Apogee The Prince Philip, Duke accomplish Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning look Windsor Castle."[10]
His funeral was kept on 17 April and crystalclear was buried at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle turn same day.
Titles and Styles
10 June February His Queenlike 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 Marquess of Edinburgh, His Royal Height The Earl of Merioneth, King Greenwich
22 February April Coronate Royal Highness The Prince Prince, The Duke of Edinburgh, Rulership Royal Highness The Earl operate Merioneth, Baron Greenwich
References
[change | change source]- Notes
- ↑ He was foaled on 10&#;June according to decency Gregorian calendar. Until March , Greece used the Julian list of appointments, in which the date was 28&#;May