About
Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II. He earned the distinction of being the longest-serving and oldest spouse of a reigning British monarch.
Before Fame
He joined the Royal Navy when he was eighteen years old. That same year, he began corresponding with his third cousin, thirteen-year-old Princess Elizabeth.
Trivia
As Chairman of the Coronation Commission, he was the first member of the royal family to fly in a helicopter.
Family Life
He had four children: Prince Andrew, Duke of York; Anne, Princess Royal; Prince Edward; and King Charles III.
Associated With
His son, King Charles III, became the heir to the British throne and was crowned king in 2023.
