The Duke of Edinburgh was a beacon of classic, timeless, British tailoring Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, prior to his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, saluting as he resumes his attendance at the Royal Naval Officers School at Kingsmoor, England, on July 31, 1947. Getty Images Philip Mountbatten, prior to his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, batting at the nets during cricket practice while in the Royal Navy, on July 31, 1947. Getty Images From left: King George VI, Princess Margaret, Lady Mary Cambridge, Princess Elizabeth, Philip Mountbatten, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary on the balcony at Buckingham Palace after the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten in London, England, on November 20, 1947. Getty Images