Prince Philip in uniform with medals

When we think of the British Royal Family, the image that often comes to mind is one of stoic tradition and unshakeable continuity. Yet, standing just a step behind the late Queen Elizabeth II for over seven decades was a man whose life was anything but predictable. Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was a figure of immense complexity—a dashing naval officer, a devoted consort, a moderniser, and a man known as much for his sharp wit as for his unwavering dedication to duty. next...