Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Games", and Sue Townsend's novel "The Queen and I". A fictionalised Philip (in his capacity as a World War II naval officer) is also a minor character in John Birmingham's "Axis of Time" series of alternate history novels. Forewords to: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, 10 June 1921), is the husband and consort of Queen Elizabeth II. Philip was born into the Greek and Danish royal families. He was born in Greece, but his family was exiled from the country when he was an infant. After being educated
Duke of Edinburgh-class cruiser mid-August to protect troop convoys arriving from India. While on escort duty they captured three German merchantmen. The two sisters rejoined the 1st Cruiser Squadron in December 1914, which had transferred to the Grand Fleet and participated in the Battle of Jutland in May 1916. "Black Prince" became separated from the fleet when darkness fell and was sunk with all hands by German battleships later that night. "Duke of Edinburgh" was not damaged during the battle and was the only ship of her squadron to survive. After Jutland "Duke of Edinburgh" was ordered to reinforce the patrols north of the