This Day In History, 1921: Prince Philip Was Born

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Wishing His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh a very Happy 98th Birthday! #HappyBirthdayHRH The Duke of Edinburgh was born on this day in 1921. In the first picture HRH is pictured at Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston’s wedding this year. In the second picture His Royal Highness was photographed in 1953, 66 years ago.

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The Queen's husband turns 98 today, which is just remarkable. Usually it's the women in the House of Windsor who have the longevity genes, with Queens Victoria, Alexandra and Mary living into their 80s, the current Queen going strong at 93 and her mother, the Queen Mother, having lived to be 101. This bodes well for Prince Charles, who is now 70 and may have to wait several more years to become King. With longevity genes from both of his parents, he might still have a reign of 15-20 years.

Warmest birthday wishes to Prince Philip!