Prince Philip did not spoil the long life at the court as the husband of the Queen Bashny.Net

Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh June 10, 2021 will celebrate its 100th birthday. Many people see in the husband of Elizabeth II just an elderly man who always accompanies his august wife. It is understandable, because today few people remember what a young Prince Philip was, and how he managed to conquer the future Queen.

Today's edition. "Site" It offers to recall some moments from the long and busy life of Philip Mountbatten, who at the time of his wedding in 1947 had the titles of Prince of Greece and Denmark, and in his pocket had only 12 pence. Not surprisingly, the royal family did not approve of such a party for Elizabeth.



When you first learn that Philip from birth had the titles of Prince of Greece and Denmark, and his grandfather and uncle were kings of Greece, you do not suspect that the guy could have a difficult childhood. But it is.



This is because in Greece in 1922, the king of Greece was overthrown, and he and his relatives had to flee the country, leaving both documents and money. Parents even had to put 18-month-old Philip to sleep in a fruit box.

Mother Philip was deaf from birth, so as a child, Philip learned sign language to at least somehow communicate with the parent. The exile further decimated the poor woman, and she even lost her mind. After that, the father had to take the boy with him (at that time, Philip’s parents had long lived separately).

However, his father did not want to waste time on the offspring, and quickly attached him to a closed school. And he continued to roll and lower the remains of the family fortune.

After a couple of years, Philip left everything and, without a penny in his pocket, alone reached England, where he stayed with relatives. Of course, her parents hardly dreamed of such a party for Elizabeth: a poor guy with a crazy mother and an irresponsible slacker father.

Despite his lack of money and prospects, Philip remained a prince. And so at many events where the Crown Princess was, he also appeared.

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It is worth noting that in his youth, Philip was a very charming young man who bathed in female attention. And since his mother could not look after him, and his father did not care too much for his son, the guy did everything he wanted.

One promising actress named Kobina Wright so turned his head that the guy decided to marry her and even promised to take him to Hollywood. However, the girl decided not to rush events, and then completely broke off relations, preferring a career. In 1973, Kobina gave a high-profile interview in which she said that the photo of young Philip is still stored in her bedroom.



But with the future Queen Philip met when Elizabeth was only 13 years old. The boy was already 18 at the time. The girl at first sight fell in love with this stately and uninhibited handsome man, and immediately decided that she would marry only him. At all events, she followed Philip and did not seem at all worried that her parents were looking for a decent match for her.



After studying in Germany and then in Scotland, Philip studied at the Royal Naval College in 1939-1940. Then he received the rank of midshipman and went to war, during which he rose to the rank of senior lieutenant. At the same time, the young man did not forget to write passionate letters to his Lilibet (as the young Elizabeth was affectionately called in the royal family).



After the front, Philip first came to his beloved. To some extent, luck accompanied him, because during the hostilities, the contenders for the future queen’s hand decreased. Some have lost faith in themselves and some have already married. Elizabeth's stubbornness played a role. In the end, the girl’s parents agreed to this marriage. In July 1947, they announced their engagement. We had a wedding in December.



GettyImages Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh and his hobbies On military service, Philip fell in love with planes and helicopters. By the way, he made his last flight when he was 76 years old (in 1997).

Elizabeth II’s husband has always loved traveling (and not only air travel). Even without the Queen, he made more than six hundred visits to 141 countries. He was the first member of the royal family to visit Antarctica in 1956.

In addition, Philipp is also a talented cook. He is best known for making omelets for breakfast for himself and the Queen. On the trip, he even takes an electric pan with him so that he can always feed his beloved. Other signature Duke dishes: mushrooms roasted with bacon; scrambled eggs with anchovies; smoked haddock. Not even the beloved princes can do that!



Despite their impressive age and many years together, the royal couple maintain a warm relationship. The Duke still refers to the Queen as "sausage" or "cabbage." He always speaks very well of her in public. And next year, this marriage will be 75 years old – the crown wedding. And it would be symbolic if Philip and Elizabeth could celebrate this incredible anniversary.

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