Obituary
Prince Philip: The Queen’s right royal maverick
Destined to play second fiddle, the duke ensured he was very much his own man
11 April 2021 - 00:00
When palace insiders drew up a list of suitable candidates for the hand of Princess Elizabeth of England, Prince Philip of Greece, whose pedigree consisted of a job- lot of minor European royals, was considered a rank outsider. ..
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