FX.co ★ Husband of Queen Elizabeth II to retire from public life

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, will no longer carry out public engagements from the autumn of this year. The prince will stop accepting invitations for visits and engagements.

Currently, Prince Philip is considered the main crowned long-liver among representatives of royal families in the world. He is 96 next month.

The life of Prince Philip is full of events. His biography reflects the tragic moments of childhood and adolescence, constant travel from place to place and service in the armed forces during the Second World War.

Particular attention should be paid to the touching love story of Prince Philip and Elizabeth II. In the marriage with her, this energetic and witty man agreed to be on the sidelines, while remaining in the first place in the life of the queen.

Prince Philip even before the marriage with Elizabeth II had to face the distrust of the British elite. The aristocrats did not like the independent and sharp-tongued admirer of the queen, but, apparently, his naturalness helped win the heart of a young lady. Their engagement was officially announced on 9 July 1947.

Prince Philip became an assistant, counselor, friend and lover of Elizabeth II. Currently, he is father of four children, grandfather of eight grandchildren and great-grandfather of five great-grandchildren. Prince Philip still has a reputation of ingenious and resourceful person.