In the democratic system of government in the modern world, no king or queen rules. The people are entitled to be ruled by their people's representatives. Nevertheless, in some countries of the world, the king or queen has been given a decorative status by observing the traditions, legacy and tradition. One such is Queen Elizabeth II of Britain. Her husband Prince Philip passed away at the age of 99.
Although apparently powerless, Queen Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary: born 21 April 1926) is the Queen of the United Kingdom and the Queen of 15 other Commonwealth States. In that sense, it is possible her husband Prince Philip was the one to hold the highest position.
Philip was born on June 10, 1921, into the royal family of Greece and Denmark. However, he was born on the Greek island of Corfu. He came to England at the age of seven. There he continued his studies at Kensington Palace, the royal family of England. At the age of 18, he joined the Royal Navy and graduated from the Royal Navy College in Britain.
Prince Philip married Elizabeth II on November 20, 1947. They have four children: Charles, Prince of Wales; Ann, Princess Royal; Prince Andrew, Duke of York; And Prince Edward, Earl of Welex. Elizabeth met her future husband, Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, in 1934 and 1936. After another meeting at the Royal Naval College in Dartmouth in July 1939, Elizabeth - although only 13 years old - said that she had fallen in love with Philip and they began exchanging letters. She was 21 years old when their engagement was officially announced on July 9, 1947.
The engagement was controversial. Philip had no financial position, was born abroad and was criticized by his sisters, who were married to Nazi German elites. Some advisers to the king of Britain did not consider Philip a good enough pot. He was a prince without a house or kingdom. But because of the marriage, everyone was forced to recognize him as 'an English gentleman'.
Before the marriage, Philip relinquished his Greek and Danish titles. Religiously he transformed himself from Greek Orthodoxy to formal Anglican Christian. Just before the wedding, she was made Duke of Edinburgh and awarded the Royal Highness Style.
Elizabeth and Philip were married on November 20, 1947, at Westminster Abbey in London. They received 2,500 wedding gifts from abroad. Britain had not yet fully recovered from the devastation of World War II. So Elizabeth needed a ration coupon to buy the necessary items for her gown, designed by Norman Hartnell. Tensions were also high in post-war Britain over inviting German relatives to the wedding, including Philip's three surviving sisters.
In love, in difficult circumstances, Prince Philip has a shining example of a 73-year marriage to Queen Elizabeth II, which ended on Friday (April 9). A statement from the Royal Buckingham Palace stated, "Queen Elizabeth II is deeply saddened to learn that her husband, Prince Philip of Edinburgh, has died." She died at Windsor Castle on Friday morning. In 2017, he resigned from administrative responsibilities. Philip's funeral, however, has not been officially announced. It is believed, however, that he will be buried in royal status instead of a state funeral.
He was recently released after being hospitalized for about a month. He was hospitalized with heart problems. According to royal sources, Queen and Philip Windsor spent the entire episode of the Corona Lockdown at Castle. A few staff members were with them. Both were vaccinated against coronavirus in January.
Before long family life their relationship turned into a love story. Shortly after the marriage, Elizabeth wrote in a letter to her parents, "We treat each other as if we have known each other for a long time." In 1997, on her 50th wedding anniversary, the queen said, "He has had a profound impact on my life. He is my strength. '
Prince Philip was instrumental in the generosity and modernization of the British royal family. And behind the long years of success of the famous wife Queen Elizabeth II was the silent and secret sacrifice. His death marked the end of a century-long tradition of British monarchy.