Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was the husband and consort of Queen Elizabeth II for over seven decades. Born into the Greek and Danish royal families, he renounced his titles to marry Elizabeth and became a naturalised British subject. He was known for his dedication to public service, his patronage of hundreds of organizations, and for founding The Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme. Throughout his long life, he was a steadfast supporter of the Queen and the monarchy, recognized for both his sharp wit and occasional controversial remarks.