Prince Philip: From Controversial Consort to Royal Stalwart
Prince Philip: From Controversial Consort to Royal Stalwart The Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, was originally a somewhat controversial match for the future queen. Author: (Credit: Topical Press Agency/Getty Images) The Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, was originally a somewhat controversial match for the future queen. Philip Mountbatten married then-Princess Elizabeth in 1947 and the pair's marriage is longer than any other royal union in history. Just as his wife is the longest-serving British monarch, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was the longest-...
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