Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, turns 95

1921: Born June 10 in Corfu,fifth child and only son of Prince
Andrew of Greece and Denmark and Princess Alice of Battenberg

1922: Family settles near Paris after Andrew is banished from Greece following war with Turkey

1928-39: Philip educated in UK,first at Cheam, later at Gordonstoun

1939: Joins Royal Navy, meets Princess Elizabeth for first time
when Royal Family visits Royal Naval College, Dartmouth

1940-45: War service. Mentioned in despatches for service in Battle of
Matapan. Promoted to lieutenant in 1942

1947: Renounces Greek and Danish titles prior to engagement to Princess
Elizabeth. Created Duke of Edinburgh on wedding day. Created Prince of UK in 1957.

1948-51: Continues naval career, rising to rank of commander before royal duties intervene

1952: In Kenya, breaks news to Elizabeth that she is now Queen, following death of George VI

1956: Founds Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme for young people

1961-96: President, first of UK and later International World Wildlife Fund, one of 800 organisations of which he has been patron

2009: Becomes Britain’s longest-serving royal consort

2016: Prince Philip’s 95th birthday coincides with official celebrations for the Queen’s 90th

Illustration: Bob Hoare