Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s Husband, Passes Away At 99

2 min read | April 10, 2021 12:33 AM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media

Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s Husband, Passes Away At 99

A Little Background On Prince Charles

Born in the royal family of Greece and Denmark on 10 June 1921, the prince did his education in France, Germany and Britain and went on to join the British Royal Navy in 1939. Around the same time, he is said to have initiated correspondence with a teenaged Princess Elizabeth.

Prince Phillip married Queen Elizabeth in 1947 and went on to become an integral part of the British monarchy for nearly seventy years. Ahead of their engagement’s announcement, however, he had to abandon his birth titles and adopt British nationality.

Once Elizabeth was crowned the queen in 1952, Philip stepped back active military duty and became a British prince.

Often identified for his no-nonsense and tough personality, also played an important role in changing the perception of the monarchy after World War II.

On the event of their 50th wedding anniversary in 1997, Queen Elizabeth had described the prince as her “strength and stay”.

Prince Philip is survived by his wife, his four children Prince Charles, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Prince Philip’s death comes just two months before his 100^th birthday, making him one of the longest-serving royal spouse in the British monarchy.

While he is entitled to a full state funeral as per the royal customs, reports say that Prince Phillip had wished for minimal "fuss" and a military funeral at St George's Chapel, followed by burial at the Frogmore Gardens in Berkshire, England.

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