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A look at Prince Philip's life and royal role as Britain's longest-serving consort

— and why he wasn't known as Philip Battenburg-Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glucksburg

A look at Prince Philip's life and royal role as Britain's longest-serving consort — Prince Philip and Queen with the books presented to them during their visit to English Market in 2011. Pic: Larry Cummins

Fri, 09 Apr, 2021 - 13:35

Caroline Delaney and Laura Elston

Who was the Duke of Edinburgh?

The Duke of Edinburgh — also known as Britain's Prince Philip — was married to Queen Elizabeth II.

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