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Prince Philip title: Prince Philip is not entitled to be known as King (Image: GETTY)
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Why is Prince Philip a Prince?
Prince Philip was known only by his title as the Duke of Edinburgh for several years after the Queen ascended the throne in 1952.
The dukedom was given to Philip by the Queen’s father, King George VI, before his marriage to the then-Princess Elizabeth in 1947.
King George VI also gave Philip the style of His Royal Highness, on account of his marriage to the future Queen.
Prince Philip title: The Queen and Prince Philip have been married since 1947 (Image: GETTY)
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Prince Philip was one of the most senior members of the working Royal Family until he retired in 2017, and nowadays he spends his retirement at Wood Farm, Sandringham. His retirement has been well-earned, with Philip thought to have carried out more than 22,000 solo engagements during his time as a working royal. Philip’s devotion to his royal role was made clear in the 1950s when the Queen decided to upgrade his royal title from Duke to Prince.
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Prince Philip has been by the Queen’s side for the entirety of her 68-year reign. Philip worked as a senior royal up until 2017 when he retired at the age of 96. Prior to this Philip had served in the Royal Navy, ending his military career in the rank of lieutenant.