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THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH |
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| Full name: |
HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh |
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| Date & place of birth: |
10 June 1921 on the island of Corfu |
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| Starsign: |
Gemini |
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| Parents: |
Prince Andrew of Greece and Princess Alice of Battenburg |
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| Brothers and sisters: |
Four older sisters: Margarita, Theodora, Cecilie and Sophie |
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| Education: |
Went to school in France, England, Germany and Scotland. His schools were the Elms, in St-Cloud, France; Cheam School in Surrey; Salem school in Baden, Germany; and Gordonstoun in Scotland. |
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| Homes: |
Stays at Buckingham Palace, The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Windsor Castle, Sandringham House and Balmoral Castle at different times of the year |
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| Family: |
Married Princess Elizabeth (now The Queen) on 20 November 1947
Four children: Prince Charles (The Prince of Wales), Princess Anne (The Princess Royal), Prince Andrew (The Duke of York) and Prince Edward (The Earl of Wessex)
Seven grandchildren: Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Peter Phillips, Zara Phillips and Lady Louise Windsor |
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| Working life: |
Joined the Royal Navy after school and fought in the Second World War (1939-1945). Won the Greek War Cross of Valour. Commanded his own ship, HMS Magpie. Since 1952 has supported The Queen in her work. Works for around 800 charities and other organisations. Started the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award for young people. Has travelled thousands of miles with the Queen and on his own in the UK and abroad |
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| Skills: |
Talented sportsman – used to enjoy polo and sailing and now is skilled at competitive horse-carriage driving
Speaks good French and some German
Used to hold pilot’s licence and has flown lots of different aircraft |
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| Hobbies: |
Interested in science and nature, horse-carriage driving, oil painting and bird watching |
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| Pets: |
None |