Prince Philip

Prince Philip had a difficult childhood which hardly prepared him for his role as the Queen's husband. A man of contradictions, he adopted an extravagant lifestyle whilst advocating industrial reform, and became president of the World Wildlife Fund whilst continuing to shoot and hunt. Above all, though lacking a constitutional role he has nevertheless exerted great influence on the Queen and the Royal Family, the ultimate effect of which only time will tell. These and other aspects of his life and times are covered in this biography.