Giving Up His Family Name For The Queen
Prince Philip had to give up his name and all connection to the Danish and Greek throne, making him a naturalized British citizen. Denmark at a later stage removed the family from its order of succession in its entirety. He officially became Philip Mountbatten whereas before he had used no surname. He also agreed to not invite his three sisters to his wedding, as they were married to Germann Prince’s and the war was still a fresh event.
Giving Up His Family Name For The Queen
The Fourth Duke In Edinburgh History
The Duke of Edinburgh title was only brought about in 1726, with the first Duke being Prince Frederick. Frederick passed it onto his son but the title was then not used for approximately over 100 years. Queen Victoria restored it and gave the title to her son, Prince Alfred in 1866. Alfred did not produce any succeeding heirs and the title was then only resurrected when given to Prince Philip in 1947.
The Fourth Duke In Edinburough History