Penny Junor

A look at Prince Philip's remarkable story, from his tumultuous childhood to living on the British national stage through a period of immense change.

Prince Philip has walked two steps behind Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth ever since she became Queen in 1952. For many years before then and many years since he has been the supporting man, husband and father that the Royal Family has needed him to be. For over six decades he has fulfilled his duty as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Over the years his personality has shone through in his charitable work and public appearances. He is not your run of the mill stiff upper lip royalty by any means– his whit and charm has endeared him to many– and sometimes got him into trouble, but he will always be admired for his lifetime of duty.

Succession is a very important matter in the royal family. The line of succession delegates who will inherit the throne and become the next king or queen of Great Britain. A line that has changed. A line that is determined by descent, gender, legitimacy, and religion.