Young Britons ambivalent on Prince Philip and 'weird' royals Statistically, young British people are least likely to be fans of the prince who died last week at the age of 99. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at the Palace of Westminster after the state opening of Parliament on 8 May 2013 in London. Picture: AFP. 7 hours ago LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II's late husband Prince Philip divided opinion among young British people, who are less likely to take a positive view of his legacy and the monarchy in general. "You could call him Marmite," said 22-year-old James Casey, referring to the sticky, brown, yeast-based food spread known for its "love it or hate it" flavour in Britain.