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1 day ago · Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, [1] later Philip Mountbatten; 10 June 1921 [fn 1] – 9 April 2021), was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II.
Jun 29, 2024 · In 1952, Mountbatten was appointed commander-in-chief of the British Mediterranean Fleet and NATO Commander Allied Forces Mediterranean. From 1955 to 1959, he was First Sea Lord, a position that had been held by his father, Prince Louis of Battenberg, some forty years earlier.
2 days ago · Lord Mountbatten's sister was Princess Alice of Battenberg, who married Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark. She was Prince Philip’s mother. During his younger years, Lord Mountbatten...
Victoria Eugenie died in Lausanne on 15 April 1969, aged 81, exactly 38 years after she had left Spain for exile. She was the last surviving child of Princess Beatriceand Prince Henry of Battenberg. The funeral was held in the church of Sacré Coeur, she was buried in the nearby cemetery Bois-de-Vaux in Lausanne.
Jun 17, 2024 · Princess Olga (born and died 1880) – died in infancy. Prince Andrew (1882-1944) – married Princess Alice of Battenberg, had issue including Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Christopher (18881940) – married (1) Nancy Leeds, no issue; (2) Princess Françoise of Orléans, had issue.
3 days ago · Each British period drama brilliantly showcases the best of yesteryear, and for convenience, each series is paired with streaming buttons for a host of platforms - including Netflix, Paramount+, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Max, and Hulu - enabling viewers to embark on these enchanting historical journeys with ease.
Jun 10, 2024 · Philip was the oldest ever male member of the British royal family, and the third longest-lived following Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother 85. He was the longest serving Consort 86.
