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Why was Prince Philip never king? – ABC News
Queen Elizabeth II has reigned for almost 70 years. She and husband Prince Philip married in 1947, five years before she became Queen. So why was the Duke of Edinburgh…
Prince Philip was the longest-serving consort in British history.
He married the then-princess Elizabeth in 1947 and was by her side for her coronation in 1952, when he officially became prince consort.
But despite being married to the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh was never king.
Here’s what we know about why he was never given the title.
What exactly was Prince Philip’s title?
Most commonly, he was referred to as His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
By definition, Prince Philip…
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