But Philip had a surname. He was Philip of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg. The only reasons why it changed to Mountbatten (Battenberg) later were 1. Dickie Mountbatten was after it like a devil hunting after a poor soul and 2. the real four-parter name was just too difficult to pronounce for the British. Hence Battenberg translated into Mountbatten was chosen for him, too.
The one steaminingly jealous character I see her is Nicholas Davies. A nobody with little more to his name than a poisoned pen. I suspect the late Queen, his children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren would feel the same. No man is perfect, but Philip had a more solid royal lineage than anybody in the House of Windsor or any British aristocrat she could possibly have married. And Queen Elizabeth's own words will almost certainly carry the most credible weight & testimony when it comes to signing off on her consort's legacy: "He has quite simply been my strength and stay all these years, and I, and his whole family, and this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim, or we shall ever know."
True, plus the documentary isn't that brilliantly researched. Philip has commented that at family gatherings over the years which were numerous, he had met the Princesses. He wasn't a complete stranger when they met at the academy, and by all counts him rowing after them until dark are exaggerated.
Thank you. This biography of Prince Philip is very interesting. It is the first biography that I have seen that has mentioned Philip's uncle George Mountbatten ( 2nd Marquess of Milford Haven) who was the older brother of Lord Louis Mountbatten (who was later known as: Admiral of the Fleet and 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma) George Mountbatten's son, David was the best man at Prince Philip's wedding.
Prince Harry looks alot like his Granddad Prince Philip 🤴 as a boy 👦 💙 Prince Philip was truly an Upstanding fellow 💙 RIP Prince Philip 🤴 🙏 🕊 with your Queen Elizabeth the second 👸 🙏 🕊
Well done. No one is perfect, and I get tired of biographies and documentaries that are slanted to make the person either god-like or a villain. Phillip may have been seen as irascible and funny, but I see an entitled snobbish bully who hurt those who couldn't stand up to him.
I see a man very like my father, who I adored. My father and Prince Philip were alike in many ways, one of which is you likely either loved them or hated them. They were men's men. They were sthletic. They took their responsibilities seriously, and yet showed a deep kindness when one least expected it. They both did not suffer fools gladly and had an aversion to others trying to impress them or flatter them. They were both intellectual, extremely handsome and capable of great love, though at times they lost their temper. They also hated chit-chat and others trying to "bring them out." They also had a deep love for family. And both tried to help family who were having a difficult time. They downplayed any part they had in a successful venture, disliking those who blow their own horn. I miss my father and I miss seeing Prince Philip and being reminded of my father. As for hurting others, I would like some evidence of that.. I never saw it with Prince Philip, and certainly not my father.
The narrator has a distinct disapproval tone in his voice... in parts. 😃 or perhaps it's my sense of humour. I never knew there was a rumour about a love child! Hmm 😒 ... interesting.
What do you call a 18 yr old man who starts a relationship with a 13 yr old girl with the intend to marry her? Thats what Phil, the groomer, did. Just like his cousin Constantine of Greece.
