Prince Philip

Prince Philip
Born	June 10, 1921 Corfu, Greece
Died	April 9, 2021 (aged 99) Windsor Castle, Berkshire
Spouse	Elizabeth II (m. 1947 - 2021)
Military Service
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service/branch	British Army
Battles/wars	World War II Battle of Crete Battle of Cape Matapan Allied invasion of Sicily Operation Dragoon Operation Robson Operation Lentil Battle of Okinawa

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, (June 10, 1921 - April 9, 2021) born as Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark), was the husband and royal consort of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. He was born in Greece and was a prince of the Greek royal family. Evacuated to Britain after a revolutionary coup d'état in his homeland, he became a naval cadet and served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War, earning a Mention in Despatches for his actions during the Battle of Cape Matapan. In 1947 he renounced his Greek and Danish titles and became a British citizen before marrying Princess Elizabeth, who became queen in 1952 upon the death of her father, King George VI. Just prior to the marriage, he was given the title of Duke of Edinburgh, and thereafter styled as His Royal Highness. In 1957, he was further elevated to the rank of Prince of the United Kingdom.

Prince Philip cultivated a gruff and sometimes tactless persona, and affected to be impatient of court protocol. This lack of political correctness led him to be mocked by some in the liberal media, though others admired his directness and robust humor.

Death

It was reported that Prince Philip died on the morning of April 9, 2021 at the age of 99, his cause of death is not confirmed, Buckingham Palace saying only that he died peacefully. At his death, Philip was the longest-serving royal consort in British history.