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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Member of the british royal family, husband of queen elizabeth ii (1921–2021).

Born June 10th, 1921 in Mon Repos. [ref]

Died April 9th, 2021 at 99 years old in Windsor Castle (old age). [ref]

Occupations
aristocrat, consort, military officer, naval officer, polo player

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, died on April 9th, 2021 in Windsor at the age of 99. Born in Corfu, Greece as a prince of Denmark and Greece and Denmark, he was the only son of Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and Princess Alice of Battenberg. He served as a British naval officer in World War II, commanding a destroyer in the Mediterranean and Pacific Fleets, and then became a naturalized British citizen in 1947. Prince Philip married Queen Elizabeth II in 1947, and they had four children: Charles, Anne, Andrew, and Edward. During his 73-year marriage to the Queen, he was the longest-serving consort of any British monarch and an active part of the British monarchy, accompanying and representing the Queen at a variety of public events and foreign trips. He was also known for his philanthropic work, particularly in the areas of environment, industry, and sport. The Duke also held a number of honorary titles and military appointments, including Admiral and Field Marshal of the Royal Navy. Prince Philip will be remembered as an accomplished and devoted public servant who dedicated his life to his country and the monarchy. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the British public.

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