Prince Philip-the longest serving royal consort in British history

Prince Philip, the longest serving royal consort in British history , died on April 9, 2021 aged 99.

  • The Prince married Princess Elizabeth in 1947, five years before she became Queen, and was the longest-serving royal consort in British history.
  • Philip-the Duke of Edinburgh, spent 65 years supporting the queen, retiring from his public role in 2017 and staying largely out of the view since.
  • In his active years, he helped set a new course for the monarchy under a young queen, championing Britain itself, as well as environmental causes, science and technology.

(AIR)

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