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Prince Philip's secret role in Queen Elizabeth's success revealed
Hidden contribution of Prince Philip in Queen Elizabeth's legacy
For over seventy years, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, remained a constant pillar of support beside Queen Elizabeth II.
Prince Philip had his own distinctive mark of harnessing strength, loyalty and quiet influence which remained unrecognized as the spotlight exclusively focused on the Queen.
A Life of Duty Before the Crown
Though Philip’s early life was not ordinary as he was born into Greek and Danish royalty, life was challenging.
With a childhood exile from Greece and a life that involved being raised in Europe and educated in the UK, he eventually developed resilience that helped him serve as a consort for the Queen.
The Strength Beside the Throne
With Elizabeth’s ascension in 1952, Philip was tasked with the extraordinary feat of redefining his life into that of a royal consort. Shifting from a naval career, he fully supported Elizabeth's reign, humorously claiming himself to be “the world’s most experienced plaque unveiler.”
Behind the laughter, there was a man whose uncanny presence gave incessant stability to the Queen.
Philip’s Influence on the Evolution of the Monarchy
He was not a passive figure; in fact his influence was critical in the modernization of the monarchy. Philip was a supporter of broadcast coverage of the Queen’s coronation, and later on, he made Buckingham Palace a publicly accessible royal residence.
He promoted several charitable ventures and his establishment of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award enables the continuous inspiration of youth in diverse countries.
A Legacy of Loyalty
His family knows he was devoted to them as deeply as he was sharp witted and humorous.
As the Queen’s companion for over seven decades, he was the longest serving consort in British history. This made him a figure of steadfast loyalty in a world which is in constant change.
