Born in 1921
Known as His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh
Was born Prince of Greece and Denmark. Other titles now are: Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich
Parents were Prince Andrew of Greece and Princess Alice of Battenburg
His uncle, Lord Louis, Earl Mountbatten of Burma (known as "Uncle Dickie"), Princess Alice's brother, was murdered by the IRA in 1979
Philip started school in France but then moved to Cheam Prepatory School in 1928. At age 12, he spent a year in Germany before going to Gordonstoun School in Scotland
He started his navy career in 1939...but even though he was promoted to Commander in 1951, his career ended when his father-in-law died in 1952
FAVORITE PLACE: Balmoral, anywhere outdoors
FAVORITE FOOD: Haggis, roast goose
FAVORITE DRINK: single malt Scotch
HOBBIES AND SPORTS: Riding, polo, sailing
FAVORITE PEOPLE: He is something of a loner
DISLIKES: Reporters, his ex-daughters-in-law, noise
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: his marriage to Queen Elizabeth II
GREATEST MISTAKE: keeping his sense of humor to himself
