A look back at the life of Prince Philip, described by the Queen as her ‘strength and stay for decades’. Born on the island of Corfu, the man who once described himself as ‘a discredited Balkan prince of no particular merit or distinction’ played a key role in the development of the modern monarchy in Britain. He lived a life of relentless royal duty, relinquishing his naval career to immerse himself in national life and carving out a unique public role. He could be blunt and outspoken but could also be charming, engaging and witty
