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)
