Longest-serving consort of the British monarch
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- Who
- Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
- What
- 69:062 year(s):day(s)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- When
- 09 April 2021
As of his death on 9 April 2021, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh (UK, b. Greece) had served as consort to Queen Elizabeth II for 69 years 62 days. His tenure began when his wife succeeded to the throne on 6 February 1952, after the death of her father, George VI.
The Duke of Edinburgh became the longest-serving consort in the history of the British monarchy on 17 April 2009. On that day, he superseded the record set by Queen Charlotte, who was consort to George III for 57 years 70 days.
He died at the age of 99. A statement from Buckingham Palace on 9 April said: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
"His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."