Prince Philip was born in Corfu, Greece, on 10 June 1921. He was the only son of Prince Andrew of Greece and his mother was Princess Alice of Battenberg, hence giving him the title of ‘Prince of Greece and Denmark’.
17. Royalty - Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee
The Duke of Edinburgh (left) is accompanied by managing Director of Fisher Engineering Works, Ernie Fisher (centre right) as they walk across a new footbridge towards Fisher Engineering Works at Ballinamallard, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Photo: PA Archive
18. Royal visit to Northern Ireland - Day 1
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh leave St. Macartin's Cathedral in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, accompanied by Dean Kenneth Hall (left) and Lord Anthony Hamilton (right) during a two-day visit to Northern Ireland as part of the Diamond Jubilee tour. Photo: PA Archive
19. Royal visit to Northern Ireland - Day 1
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive at St. Macartin's Cathedral in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, during a two-day visit to Northern Ireland as part of the Diamond Jubilee tour. Photo: PA Archive
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The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh pictured at a Reception & Civic Lunch at Royal Portrush Golf Club, County Antrim. The Duke of Edinburgh is pictured meeting Alan Simpson.