Prince Philip

A royal love affair: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip

Queen Elizabeth II was not quite the Queen of Hearts due to the royal lifestyle and protocols that she had to follow, which prohibited her from getting too close to society. Yet, it did not mean she was distant from her own in her personal life. Queen Elizabeth II had the utmost respect for her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip for which she was encouraged to pen a memorable speech on their 50th marriage anniversary, on November 20, 1997.

Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip admitted to hospital

Prince Philip, the 96-year-old husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, is admitted to hospital with an infection and will miss the formal opening of parliament, but he remains in good spirits, Buckingham Palace says.

Britain's Prince Philip to retire from public duties

Britain's Prince Philip, the 95-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, will retire from public engagements later this year, Buckingham Palace says.

Australia drops knight and dame titles

Australia will no longer appoint knights and dames under the honours system, PM Malcolm Turnbull says.

Queen makes Philip Australian knight

The Queen presents her husband with his Australian knighthood in a ceremony at Windsor Castle.

September 9, 2022
September 9, 2022

A royal love affair: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip

Queen Elizabeth II was not quite the Queen of Hearts due to the royal lifestyle and protocols that she had to follow, which prohibited her from getting too close to society. Yet, it did not mean she was distant from her own in her personal life. Queen Elizabeth II had the utmost respect for her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip for which she was encouraged to pen a memorable speech on their 50th marriage anniversary, on November 20, 1997.

June 21, 2017
June 21, 2017

Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip admitted to hospital

Prince Philip, the 96-year-old husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, is admitted to hospital with an infection and will miss the formal opening of parliament, but he remains in good spirits, Buckingham Palace says.

May 4, 2017
May 4, 2017

Britain's Prince Philip to retire from public duties

Britain's Prince Philip, the 95-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, will retire from public engagements later this year, Buckingham Palace says.

November 2, 2015
November 2, 2015

Australia drops knight and dame titles

Australia will no longer appoint knights and dames under the honours system, PM Malcolm Turnbull says.

April 23, 2015
April 23, 2015

Queen makes Philip Australian knight

The Queen presents her husband with his Australian knighthood in a ceremony at Windsor Castle.

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