Who was the only man who could make Queen Elizabeth II laugh: Prince Philip

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

In just over two months, the UK could celebrate Prince Philip's 100th birthday. But on April 9, 2021, his heart stopped beating. Elizabeth II and Prince Philip lived together for almost 74 years, went through many crises and trials and appeared in public, showing invariably unanimity on all issues. The media often called him too harsh and blunt, but what was he really like?

Originally from childhood

It was a difficult childhood that explained in the press the straightforwardness and stubbornness of Prince Philip. Already at the age of nine, he found himself in a closed school and hardly saw his parents. Prior to that, together with his family, he was forced to leave Greece, where he was born, since his father, Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark, was sentenced to death after the defeat of Greece in the war with Turkey. He was saved only thanks to British intervention and kinship with King George V. The mother of the future spouse of the Queen suffered from mental illness, and after undergoing compulsory treatment, she went to a monastery.

Already in school years, the teachers noticed the outstanding abilities of the future husband of the Queen to study, but noted that he had a rather complex character, was often rude and irritable, and also harsh and impulsive. Prince Philip will subsequently graduate from the Naval College and more than once will demonstrate his best qualities in military service: courage, courage and ingenuity.

In 1947, Prince Philip became the husband of Princess Elizabeth, renouncing his titles and even faith in order to marry a woman with whom he would spend 74 years. Then neither the prince himself nor his princess had yet even realized that Elizabeth would take the throne at the age of 25, and Prince Philip would abandon the military business, which he loved.

Queen's consort

When Elizabeth II ascended the throne, Prince Philip had to leave military service, and even then he expressed his attitude to the duties of the queen's spouse, noting that he would prefer to stay in the navy.

Rumors of the prince's infidelity to the queen arose from time to time in the press, but evidence of this was never provided, although famous personalities were named among the favorites of Prince Philip: the writer Dawn du Maurier and television presenter Katie Boyle, singer Helene Cordet and actress Pat Kirkwood.

Elizabeth II never allowed herself impartial remarks about her husband, on the contrary, she invariably emphasized: her husband really does not like compliments addressed to him, but it was he who became her reliable and main support in life. Prince Philip himself considered himself a pragmatist, completely alien to romance.

Prince Philip loved to play polo, was fond of fishing and got special pleasure from piloting. And over the years, when active pursuits of his favorite things became unavailable to him, Prince Philip fell in love with culinary shows. And he even delighted his spouse with self-prepared dishes.

According to the testimony of all members of the British royal family, Prince Philip has always remained strong and reliable. It was he who made all the important decisions regarding the British royal family and served as its main peacemaker.

He was never shy in expressions and could shock the audience with very harsh words. Prince Philip could say that British women are completely deprived of the ability to cook, or ask the singer Tom Jones if he was rinsing his mouth with pebbles. And then add that it is difficult to understand how the performer achieved such incredible popularity if he sings the most disgusting songs. Prince Philip once announced his desire after death to reincarnate into a deadly virus that can solve the problem of overpopulation of mankind.

He had a strong character, loved black humor and more than once shocked his interlocutors with his questions. But at the same time, he seems to be the only one who could make the queen laugh in almost any circumstance. Undoubtedly, it was a strong and happy marriage. Elizabeth II will not allow herself to express emotions in public, but the departure of Prince Philip was a very serious blow for her. It remains to be hoped that the bitter loss will not be able to break the Queen of Great Britain.

The queen loves who she should, not who she wants. This historical axiom was refuted by Elizabeth II, having lived in a happy marriage with her husband Philip for 74 years. In a marriage that exemplifies family relationships, human dedication and feminine wisdom.