Why Was Prince Philip Not a King? His Royal Title as Prince Consort Explained
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stylecaster.comWhen Prince Philip passed away in April 2021, his death marked the passing of Britain’s longest-serving royal consort in the nation’s history.
But one question many had upon his passing was why Prince Philip was not a king, despite being married to Queen Elizabeth II for over 70 years?
The answer has to do with a surprising royal tradition. Long before Prince Philip’s death at the age of 99, he was given the titles of Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich upon his marriage to Queen Elizabeth II in 1947—but he was not named king.
In fact, the Iron Duke did not even receive the title of Prince Consort, a designation given to the spouse of a female reigning monarch, right away.
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