TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDY
May 20, 2021
3 minutes
Written by Tom Garner
As the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, he represented the British monarchy for almost 70 years and was the longest-serving consort of a reigning British monarch until his recent passing on 9 April 2021. Along with the queen, he did much to represent the royal family as an unchanging institution in a world that has changed almost beyond recognition since Elizabeth succeeded to the throne in 1952. However, on Philip’s part this security was in deep contrast to his early life, which was formed by war, neglect, tragedy and dogged endurance. In many ways
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