2007-07-22 17:09:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
Prince Phillip Prince Philip is the son of Prince Andrew of Greece and was born Prince of Greece and Denmark. Upon his marriage to then-Princess Elizabeth in 1947, Philip was given the title "Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich," and was made a Knight of the Garter. (He became a British citizen around this time and renounced his Greek and Danish titles). Elizabeth II was coronated in 1953, and in 1957, she granted Philip the title "Prince of the United Kingdom."
2007-07-22 17:15:01 · answer #1 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
The married partner of a British Monarch has whatever title the couple would both like, and Parliament will agree to. There are no other rules at all, so the various so-called reasons given by other answerers why "Philip cannot be a King" have just been made up. In 1689, Mary II refused to become Queen Regnant unless Parliament agreed to her husband being titled King William, so they agreed. In 1702, neither Queen Anne nor her husband (the Duke of Cumberland) wanted any special new title for him. Queen Victoria wanted Albert to have the title of Prince Consort, and in 1857 Parliament eventually agreed. In 1957, five years after becoming Queen, Elizabeth asked for Parliament to agree to Philip having the title Prince Philip, and they did. So Philip does not have the title of King either because (1) he didn't want it, and/or (2) Elizabeth didn't want him to have it, or (3) they both knew that Parliament wouldn't agree to it. Take your pick!
2016-05-20 22:30:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His relationship to her is The Queen's consort. His actual title is The Duke of Edinburgh.
2007-07-22 17:11:53 · answer #3 · answered by ♥♥Mum to Superkids Baby on board♥♥ 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
"Why is Prince Philip not King Philip?"
In the British monarchy, the husband of a female monarch does not have any recognized special status, rank, or privileges. In actual fact Prince Philip does play a major role in royal affairs, but this is not recognized in terms of his title. Interestingly enough, the wife of a male monarch (e.g. the Queen Mother was the wife of King George VI) takes on her husband's rank and style upon marrying, becoming Queen.
2007-07-22 17:14:18 · answer #4 · answered by Dune 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Duke of Edinburgh
2007-07-22 17:10:41 · answer #5 · answered by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
(His Royal Highness) HRH Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh
2007-07-22 17:12:14 · answer #6 · answered by terminator 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Duke of Edinburgh.
2007-07-22 17:12:34 · answer #7 · answered by TriciaG28 (Bean na h-Éireann) 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Queens *****
2007-07-22 17:12:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
The Duke....But not in the same sentence as THE DUKE..JOHN WAYNE!
2015-01-03 03:12:11 · answer #9 · answered by joseph 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parasite in Chief to her Majesty the Queen.
2007-07-22 17:38:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋