Philip, duke of Edinburgh: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich • Philip, prince of Greece and Denmark • Philip Mountbatten • Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Born June 10, 1921 • CorfuGreece
Died April 9, 2021 (aged 99) • Windsor CastleEngland
House / Dynasty house of Windsor
Notable Family Members spouse Elizabeth II • daughter Anne, the Princess Royal • son Prince Edward, earl of Wessex • son Prince Andrew, duke of York • son Charles III

Did You Know?

  • Philip spent seven years of his childhood in France and can still speak the French language today.
  • Philip is listed as a president or patron in 816 organizations, the first of which was the Federation of London Youth Clubs (1947).
  • In May 1961, Philip became the first member of the British royal family to appear in a televised interview.

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