Prince Philip: Know The Modernizer Of British Monarchy

The Duke Of Edinburgh, Prince Philip took his last breath in Windsor Castle of England on Friday morning. Entire Britain is mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince of Greece and Father of Charles who was 99 years old.

His death has created a forever void in the royal family, especially in the Queen's life as Late Prince Philip was her backbone and source of strength. He left the Navy to support her majesty after marriage. The modernizer of the British monarchy was the most popular figure and famous for his frank comments, adventurous and philanthropic nature.

Here are some major events from his timeline and interesting facts about Prince Philip.

First Youngest Lieutenant

Prince Philip Rejected All Titles

Both got engaged in 1947 after Prince Phillip expressed his wish to marry Elizabeth in front of her parents. The King accepted the proposal but did not allow them to marry until Elizabeth turns 21. The wedding day was very special and Philip was honored with the title of Order of the Garter by King George VI on the same day making it a memorable moment in royal history.

End Of Naval Career 

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The Duke of Edinburgh was admitted to the hospital for the treatment of pre-existing heart infection in March and he died a month later on 9th April 2021.