List of titles and honours of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh received numerous titles, decorations and honorary appointments, both before and during his time as consort to Queen Elizabeth II. Each is listed below. Where two dates are shown, the first indicates the date of receiving the title or award (the title as Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark being given as from his birth) and the second indicates the date of its loss, renunciation or when its use was discontinued.

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Royal and noble titles and styles

Styles of
The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Royal Monogram of Prince Philip of Great Britain.svg
Reference style His Royal Highness
Spoken styleYour Royal Highness

Full style

Prince Philip's British honours were read out at his funeral, held in the United Kingdom, by Thomas Woodcock, Garter Principal King of Arms, as follows:

Thus it hath pleased Almighty God to take out of this transitory life unto his divine mercy the late Most High, Mighty and Illustrious Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, Member of the Order of Merit, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order upon whom had been conferred the Royal Victorian Chain, Grand Master and Knight Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom, One of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council, Admiral of the Fleet, Field Marshal in the Army and Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Husband of Her Most Excellent Majesty Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, Sovereign of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, whom may God preserve and bless with long life, health and honour and all worldly happiness. [6] [7] [note 1]

Royal styles and titles 1947

On 19 November 1947, the day preceding his wedding, King George VI bestowed by Letters Patent the style His Royal Highness on Philip and, on the morning of the wedding, 20 November 1947, further Letters Patent created him Duke of Edinburgh , Earl of Merioneth , and Baron Greenwich of Greenwich in the County of London. [3] Consequently, already being a Knight of the Garter, between 19 and 20 November 1947, he bore the unusual style Lieutenant His Royal Highness Sir Philip Mountbatten and is so described in the Letters Patent of 20 November 1947.

Unofficial

Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Papua New Guinea
In Tok Pisin: Oldfella Pili-Pili him bilong Misis Kwin [10] [11]
Bandera Tanna Vanuatu.svg Tanna, Vanuatu
In Bislama: Number one big fella him bilong Misis Kwin [12]
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Wales

Debate over Prince Philip's titles and honours

Royal title

On the popular, but erroneous, assumption that if Philip had the style of His Royal Highness he was automatically a British Prince, media reports after his marriage to Princess Elizabeth referred to a Prince Philip, with or without reference to any ducal title. This may have been influenced by the fact that he had actually been a Prince of Greece and Denmark by birth, the use of which titles he had discontinued already. Although the princely title was omitted in the British Regency Act 1953, and in Letters Patent of November 1953 appointing Counsellors of State, it had been included in Letters Patent of 22 October 1948 conferring princely rank on children from Philip's marriage to Elizabeth. King George VI, however, is believed to have been clear and intentional in having withheld the title of Prince from his future son-in-law. [note 2]

On 3 February 1953, John Diefenbaker MP expressed to the House of Commons of Canada his desire to see Philip bear a title that alluded to the Queen's pan-national position and put forward the suggestion of Prince of the Commonwealth. [18] In May of the following year, U.K. Prime Minister Winston Churchill received a written suggestion from the Queen that her husband be granted the title that Diefenbaker had mentioned, or some other suitable augmentation of his style. Churchill preferred the title Prince Consort , but the Foreign Secretary, Anthony Eden, expressed a preference for Prince of the Realm. While the Commonwealth Prime Ministers were assembled in London, Churchill was requested by the Queen to informally solicit their opinions on the matter of the Queen's husband's title. Canadian Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent was the only one to express "misgivings", while Philip insisted to the Queen that he objected to any enhancement of his title. The Queen thereafter contacted Churchill and told him to drop the matter. [17] In 1955, the South African Prime Minister J. G. Strijdom belatedly made it known that the South African Cabinet objected to the title Prince of the Commonwealth. When told, the Queen continued to express the wish that her husband's position be raised, but rejected the British Cabinet's recommendations of Prince Consort or Prince Royal. The British Cabinet then suggested simply His Royal Highness the Prince, but the Queen was advised that if she still preferred Prince of the Commonwealth, her Private Secretary could write directly to the Commonwealth Governors-General for their response, though warning that if their consent was not unanimous the proposal could not go forward.

The matter appeared left until the publication on 8 February 1957 of an article by P. Wykeham-Bourne in The Evening Standard titled: "Well, is it correct to say Prince Philip?" A few days following, Prime Minister Harold Macmillan reversed the advice of the Queen's previous ministers and formally recommended that the Queen reject the Prince in favour of Prince of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, deleting the reference to the Commonwealth countries. Letters Patent were issued on 22 February 1957 giving the Duke the style and titular dignity of a Prince of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (omitting the wording and Her other Realms and Territories). According to the announcement in The London Gazette , he should henceforth be known as His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, [19] with the capitalised definite article normally restricted to the children of monarchs. [17]

Order of Australia

Insignia of a Knight of the Order of Australia Order of Australia.svg
Insignia of a Knight of the Order of Australia

Prince Philip's elevation on Australia Day 2015 from Companion to Knight of the Order of Australia caused some political controversy in Australia. Prime Minister Tony Abbott's recommendation (via Sir Peter Cosgrove) to the Queen to confer the honour was criticised by the Labor opposition leader, Bill Shorten, among others. [20] [21] While conservative ministers and editorials supported his award of an honour, [22] [23] Abbott himself later admitted to a lapse of judgement, saying the appointment was 'injudicious'. [24]

Commonwealth honours

Commonwealth realms

Appointments

CountryDateAppointmentRibbonPost-nominal letters
Flag of England.svg England19 November 1947 Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter [W 1] Order of the Garter UK ribbon.svg KG [25] [26]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British Empire and Commonwealth10 June 1948 Personal Aide-de-Camp to the SovereignADC
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom4 November 1951 Member of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council PC
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland21 April 1952 Extra Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle [W 2] Order of the Thistle UK ribbon.svg KT
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom22 May 1953 Grand Master and First and Principal Knight Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire [W 3] Order of the British Empire (Military) Ribbon.svg GBE
Canadian Red Ensign (1957-1965).svg Canada14 October 1957 Member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada PC
Commonwealth realms10 June 1968 Member of the Order of Merit [W 4] Order of Merit (Commonwealth realms) ribbon.svg OM [26]
Flag of British Columbia.svg British Columbia1971 Recipient of the Order of the Dogwood OD
Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand15 November 1981 Extra Companion of the Queen's Service Order [W 5] Ribbon bar of the Queen's Service Medal.svg QSO
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia13 June 1988 Companion of the Order of Australia (Military Division) AUS Order of Australia (military) BAR.svg AC (Mil)
26 January 2015 Knight of the Order of Australia (General Division) AUS Order of Australia (civil) BAR.svg AK
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Papua New Guinea2005 Royal Chief of the Order of Logohu PNG Order of Logohu Grand Companion ribbon.svg GCL [27]
Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand4 June 2012 Additional Member of the Order of New Zealand Order of New Zealand ribbon.png ONZ [28] [29]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada23 April 2013 Extraordinary Commander of the Order of Military Merit CAN Order of Military Merit Commander ribbon.svg CMM [30] [31]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada26 April 2013 Extraordinary Companion of the Order of Canada CAN Order of Canada Companion ribbon.svg CC [32] [31]
Commonwealth realms20 November 2017 Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order UK Royal Victorian Order ribbon.svg GCVO [33]

Decorations and medals

CountryDateDecorationRibbonPost-nominal letters
British Empire and Commonwealth 12 May 1937 King George VI Coronation Medal [W 6] UK King George VI Coronation Medal ribbon.svg
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom8 July 1943 1939–1945 Star [W 6] [26] Ribbon - 1939-45 Star.png
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom8 July 1943 Africa Star [W 6] Ribbon - Africa Star.png
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United KingdomMay 1945 Atlantic Star [W 6] [26] Ribbon - Atlantic Star.png
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United KingdomMay 1945 Burma Star, with Pacific clasp [W 6] [26] Ribbon - Burma Star.png
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United KingdomMay 1945 Italy Star [W 6] [26] Ribbon - Italy Star.png
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom16 August 1945 War Medal 1939–1945, with Mentioned in dispatches oak leaf [W 6] [26] Ribbon - War Medal & MiD.png
Commonwealth 2 June 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal [W 6] UK Queen EII Coronation Medal ribbon.svg
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1954 [34] Canadian Forces' Decoration, with five bars [W 6] CAN Canadian Forces Decoration ribbon with five bars.svg CD [35] [36] [37]
Commonwealth realms 6 February 1977 Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal [W 6] UK Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg
Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand9 February 1990 New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal [W 6] New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal ribbon.svg
Commonwealth realms 6 February 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal [W 6] UK Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg
Flag of Saskatchewan.svg Saskatchewan27 May 2005 Commemorative Medal for the Centennial of Saskatchewan CAN Commemorative Medal for the Centennial of Saskatchewan ribbon.svg
Commonwealth realms 20 November 2007 Royal Victorian Chain [W 7] Royal Victorian Chain Ribbon.svg
Commonwealth realms 6 February 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal [W 6] (both the British and Canadian versions) QEII Diamond Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom11 October 2016 Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with six bars [38] [39] [40] Ribbon - Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal v3.png Rosette Silver 200px.png Rosette Silver 200px.png Rosette Silver 200px.png Rosette Silver 200px.png Rosette Silver 200px.png Rosette Silver 200px.png

Other Commonwealth countries

Appointments
CountryDateAppointmentRibbonPost-nominal letters
Flag of Zanzibar.svg Zanzibar1963 Member First Class of the Order of the Brilliant Star Order of the Brilliant Star of Zanzibar - ribbon bar.gif
Flag of Maldives.svg Maldives13 March 1972 Member of the Most Distinguished Order of Nishanizzuddeen Order of Izzuddin (Maldives) - ribbon bar v. 1996.png NIIV
Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore1972 Honorary Member of the Darjah Utama Temasek Darjah Utama Temasek ribbon (1962-1996) ribbon.svg DUT(1)
Flag of Brunei.svg Brunei1972Member First Class of the Family Order of Laila Utama BRU Family Order of Brunei 1st Class.svg DK
Decorations
CountryDateDecorationRibbonPost-nominal letters
Flag of Brunei.svg Brunei1992 Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal Sultan's Silver Jubilee Medal 1992 ribbon bar.svg
Flag of Malta.svg Malta15 April 1992 Malta George Cross Fiftieth Anniversary Medal [W 6] Malta George Cross Fiftieth Anniversary Medal Ribbon.png

Foreign honours

Orders
CountryDateAppointmentRibbonPost-nominal letters
State flag of Greece (1863-1924;1935-73).svg Greece1941 Commander of the Order of Saints George and Constantine with swords [41] Royal Order of Saints George and Constantine ribbon.svg
State flag of Greece (1863-1924;1935-73).svg GreeceBy 1947 Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer GRE Order Redeemer 1Class.svg
Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark16 November 1947 Knight of the Order of the Elephant Order of the Elephant Ribbon bar.svg RE
State flag of Greece (1863-1924;1935-73).svg Greece1950 1975 [note 3] Knight Grand Cross with Swords of the Royal Order of George I GRE Order of George I - Grand Cross BAR.png GCGI
State flag of Greece (1863-1924;1935-73).svg Greece1950 Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Phoenix GRE Order of the Phoenix - Grand Cross BAR.png GCP
Flag of Monaco.svg Monaco15 February 1951 [42] Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Charles MCO Order of Saint-Charles - Grand Cross BAR.svg
Flag of Norway.svg Norway24 July 1952 [43] Grand Cross with Collar of the Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav St Olavs Orden storkors stripe.svg StkStOO
Flag of Panama.svg Panama29 November 1953 Grand Cross of the Order of Manuel Amador Guerrero PAN Order of Manuel Amador Guerrero - Grand Cross BAR.png
Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden1954 Knight of the Royal Order of the Seraphim Order of the Seraphim - Ribbon bar.svg RSerafO
Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg Ethiopia1954 Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of the Queen of Sheba Order of The Queen of Sheba (Ethiopia) ribbon.gif
Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal25 October 1955 Grand Cross of the Ancient and Most Noble Military Order of the Tower and of the Sword, of the Valour, Loyalty and Merit PRT Military Order of the Tower and of the Sword - Grand Cross BAR.svg GCTE
Flag of Iraq (1924-1959).svg Iraq1956 Member First Class of the Order of King Faisal I Order of Faisal I (Iraq) - ribbon bar.gif
Flag of France.svg France9 April 1957 Grand Cross of the National Order of the Legion of Honour Legion Honneur GC ribbon.svg
Flag of Italy.svg Italy1958 Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic Cordone di gran Croce OMRI BAR.svg
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands26 March 1958 Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion NLD Order of the Dutch Lion - Grand Cross BAR.png
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands1971 Commander of the Order of the Golden Ark Order of the Golden Ark.png
Flag of Germany.svg Germany1958 Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany GER Bundesverdienstkreuz 9 Sond des Grosskreuzes.svg
Flag of Nepal.svg   Nepal1960 Member of the Order of the Benevolent Ruler Order of Ojaswi Rajanya (Nepal) - ribbon.svg
Flag of Finland.svg Finland1961 Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose FIN Order of the White Rose Grand Cross BAR.svg SVR SR
Flag of Tunisia.svg Tunisia1961 Grand Cordon of the Order of Independence Order of Independence Tunisia.png
Flag of Liberia.svg Liberia23 November 1961 Grand Band of the Order of the Star of Africa Order of the Star of Africa (Liberia) - ribbon bar.png
Flag of Ecuador.svg Ecuador1962 Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit National Order of Merit-Grand Cross (Ecuador) - ribbon bar.gif
Flag of Peru.svg Peru1962 Grand Cross in Brilliants of the Order of the Sun of Peru PER Order of the Sun of Peru - Grand Cross BAR.png
Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg Bolivia1962 Grand Cross of the Order of the Condor of the Andes BOL Order of Condor of the Andes - Grand Cross BAR.png
Flag of Chile.svg Chile1962 Collar of the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit CHL Order of Merit of Chile - Grand Cross BAR.svg
Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil1962 Grand Cross of the National Order of the Southern Cross BRA - Order of the Southern Cross - Grand Cross BAR.svg
Flag of Paraguay.svg Paraguay1962 Grand Cross Extraordinary of the National Order of Merit National Order of Merit (Paraguay) - ribbon bar.png
Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina1962 Grand Cross of the Order of the Liberator General San Martin ARG Order of the Liberator San Martin - Grand Cross BAR.svg
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium1963 Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold BEL - Order of Leopold - Grand Cordon bar.svg
Flag of Iceland.svg Iceland1963 Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon ISL Icelandic Order of the Falcon - Grand Cross BAR.png
Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg Mexico1964 Collar of the Order of the Aztec Eagle MEX Order of the Aztec Eagle 1Class BAR.png
Flag of Jordan.svg Jordan1966 Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Supreme Order of the Renaissance JOR Order of the Renaissance GC.SVG
Flag of Afghanistan (1931-1973).svg Afghanistan1971 Member First Class of the Order of the Supreme Sun Order of the Supreme Sun (Kingdom of Afghanistan).gif
Flag of Japan.svg Japan1971 Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum JPN Daikun'i kikkasho BAR.svg
Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea1985 Blue Dragon of the Order of Sports Merit ROK Order of Sports Merit Cheongnyong (1st Class) ribbon.png
Flag of Luxembourg.svg Luxembourg12 June 1972 Knight of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau Ordre du Lion d'Or de la Maison de Nassau ribbon.svg
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia 19 October 1972 1992 Yugoslav Great Star of the Order of the Yugoslav Star Order of the Yugoslavian Great Star Rib.png
Flag of Palestine.svg Palestine1972 Star of Palestine Grand Coron of the Order of the State of Palestine ribbon.svg [44]
Flag of Zaire (1971-1997).svg Zaire1973 Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Leopard Ribbon bar of the National Order of the Leopard (Zaire).svg
Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal31 May 1973 Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry PRT Order of Prince Henry - Grand Collar BAR.svg GCollH
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands1979 Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the Golden Ark Order of the Golden Ark.png
Flag of Oman.svg Oman27 February 1979 Member First Class of the Military Order of Oman MilitaryOrderOman.gif
Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar22 February 1979 Collar of the Order of Independence Order of Independence (Qatar) - ribbon bar.gif
Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal14 August 1979 Grand Cross of the Order of Aviz PRT Military Order of Aviz - Grand Cross BAR.svg GCA
Flag of Tunisia.svg Tunisia21 October 1980 Grand Cordon of the Order of the Republic of Tunisia [45] Order of the Republic (Tunisia) - ribbon bar.gif
Flag of Morocco.svg Morocco29 October 1980 Member Special Class of the Order of Muhammad Ribbon Wissam al Mohamadi Morocco.png
Flag of Spain.svg Spain19 October 1986 Knight Grand Cross of the Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III [46] ESP Charles III Order GC.svg
Flag of Poland.svg Poland1991 Grand Cordon of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland POL Order Zaslugi RP kl1 BAR.svg
Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal27 April 1993 Grand Cross of the Order of Christ (Portugal) PRT Order of Christ - Grand Cross BAR.svg GCC
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg United Arab Emirates2010 Order of the Federation [47] Order of the Union. Sash ribbon or First Class.gif
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Saudi Arabia2010 Member of the Distinguished First Class of the King Abdul Aziz Order of Merit [48] SA Order of King Abdulaziz 1kl rib.png
Decorations
CountryDateDecorationRibbonPost-nominal letters
State flag of Greece (1863-1924;1935-73).svg Greece1945 Greek War Cross [41] [W 6] GRE War Cross 1940 ribbon.svg
Flag of France.svg France1945 Croix de Guerre with Palm [W 6] [26] Croix de guerre 1939-1945 with palm France - ribbon bar.svg
Flag of Sudan.svg Sudan1964 Decoration of the Republic, First Class Chain of Honor Sudan.png
Flag of Austria.svg Austria1966 Decoration for Service to the Republic of Austria, Grand Star AUT Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria - 1st Class BAR.svg
State Flag of Iran (1964).svg Iran14 October 1971Commemorative Medal of the 2500th Anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire [49] [50] 25th Centennial Anniversary Medal Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg

Wear of orders, decorations, and medals

Awards that were worn regularly by Prince Philip are noted in the above tables and were worn in accordance with customary British conventions applicable to the occasion, the location and to the form of dress worn. Awards not specifically noted were worn by Prince Philip on appropriate occasions relating to the country that made the award, again in accordance with UK conventions. The ribbons worn by Prince Philip at the time of his death were as follows: [W 8]

Ribbons of The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Order of Merit (Commonwealth realms) ribbon.svg UK Royal Victorian Order ribbon.svg
Order of the British Empire (Military) Ribbon.svg AUS Order of Australia (civil) BAR.svg Order of New Zealand ribbon.png Ribbon bar of the Queen's Service Medal.svg
CAN Order of Canada Companion ribbon.svg CAN Order of Military Merit Commander ribbon.svg Ribbon - 1939-45 Star.png Ribbon - Atlantic Star.png
Ribbon - Africa Star.png Ribbon - Burma Star & Rosette.png Ribbon - Italy Star.png Ribbon - War Medal & MiD.png
UK King George VI Coronation Medal ribbon.svg UK Queen EII Coronation Medal ribbon.svg UK Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg UK Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg
QEII Diamond Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg Ribbon - Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal v3.png Rosette Silver 200px.png Rosette Silver 200px.png Rosette Silver 200px.png Rosette Silver 200px.png Rosette Silver 200px.png Rosette Silver 200px.png CD-ribbon and 5 bars.png New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal ribbon.svg
Malta George Cross Fiftieth Anniversary Medal Ribbon.png Order of the Redeemer Ribbon bar.svg Greek War Cross 1940 3rd class ribbon.png Croix de guerre 1939-1945 with palm (France) - ribbon bar.png
Order of Merit Royal Victorian Order
Order of the British Empire
(Military Division)
Order of Australia
(General Division)
Order of New Zealand Queen's Service Order
Order of Canada Order of Military Merit 1939–45 Star Atlantic Star
Africa Star Burma Star
with "Pacific" clasp
Italy Star 1939-45 War Medal
with Mention in Despatches
King George VI
Coronation Medal
Queen Elizabeth II
Coronation Medal
Queen Elizabeth II
Silver Jubilee Medal
Queen Elizabeth II
Golden Jubilee Medal
Queen Elizabeth II
Diamond Jubilee Medal
Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
with six bars
Canadian Forces' Decoration
with five clasps
New Zealand 1990
Commemoration Medal
Malta George Cross
Fiftieth Anniversary Medal
Order of the Redeemer
(Greece)
Greek War Cross (1940) Croix de Guerre 1939-45
with Bronze Palm

Notes on wear

  1. The insignia of a Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter were regularly worn by Prince Philip on occasions when orders and decorations were worn, other than in Scotland where he wore the insignia of a Knight of the Order of the Thistle in preference when wearing a form of dress in which full-size or miniature medals were worn with only one breast star. Not worn when ribbons alone were worn.
  2. The insignia of a Knight of the Order of the Thistle were regularly worn by Prince Philip on occasions when orders and decorations were worn, other than when wearing a form of dress in which full-size or miniature medals were worn with fewer than two breast stars (when he wore the insignia of the Order of the Garter in preference). In Scotland, if only one breast star was worn, he wore the insignia for the Order of the Thistle in lieu of the Order of the Garter. Not worn when ribbons alone are worn.
  3. The insignia of a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (Military Division) were regularly worn by Prince Philip on all occasions when orders and decorations were worn, other than when wearing a dress in which full-size medals were worn with fewer than three breast stars.
  4. The insignia of a Member of the Order of Merit were regularly worn by Prince Philip on all occasions when orders and decorations were worn.
  5. The insignia of a Companion of the Queen's Service Order were usually worn by Prince Philip on occasions when decorations were worn. There were some occasions when he wore other decorations but not the insignia of the QSO in the United Kingdom.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 These awards are those that Prince Philip regularly wore on occasions when decorations and medals were worn.
  7. The Royal Victorian Chain was worn by Prince Philip on all occasions customary for it to be worn.
  8. Displayed as they would be worn on a uniform shirt. An oakleaf was worn on the ribbon of the War Medal and a palm leaf was worn on the ribbon of the French Croix de Guerre.

Honorary military positions

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada
Prince Philip as Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Canadian Regiment, April 2013 Prince Philip as Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Canadian Regiment.jpg
Prince Philip as Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Canadian Regiment, April 2013
Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Trinidad and Tobago
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom

Non-national titles and honours

Citizenship

Municipal awards

City freedoms

Commonwealth realms
Other Commonwealth
Foreign

Other

Memberships and fellowships

CountryDateOrganisationPosition
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1947 2013 National Playing Fields Association President
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1947 9 April 2021 Naval and Military Club Honorary Life Member [76]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Naval and Military Club President [76]
Flag of England.svg England1948 9 April 2021 Marylebone Cricket Club Honorary Life Member [77] [78]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1948 9 April 2021 Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation Honorary Fellow
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1948 9 April 2021 Royal Yacht Squadron Member [79]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1948 9 April 2021 Royal Yachting Association Honorary Member [80]
Flag of England.svg England1949 1950
1974 1975
Marylebone Cricket Club President
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1949 9 April 2021 Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology Honorary Fellow [81]
Flag of England.svg England1950 9 April 2021 Lord's Taverners Patron [82]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1951 9 April 2021 Royal Society Fellow (FRS) elected under statute 12 [83]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1951 9 April 2021 British Association for the Advancement of Science President [79]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1951 9 April 2021 Royal Montreal Curling Club Honorary Life Member [84]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1951 9 April 2021 Canada Club, London Honorary Member [85]
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland1952 9 April 2021 New Club, Edinburgh Patron
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland1952 9 April 2021Royal Northern and University Club, AberdeenPatron [86]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1952 9 April 2021The Air League Patron
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1952 9 April 2021 Radio Society of Great Britain Patron [87]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1952 9 April 2021 Royal College of Physicians Honorary Fellow

(FRCP Hon.)

Flag of England.svg England1952 2002 Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators Grand Master [79]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1952 9 April 2021 Royal Society of Arts Fellow (FRSA)
Flag of England.svg England1952 9 April 2021 Royal Southern Yacht Club Admiral [80]
Flag of England.svg England1952 2011 Windsor Great Park Ranger
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1952 9 April 2011 Royal Society of Arts President
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1952 9 April 2021 Royal Society of Chemistry Honorary Fellow

(HonFRSC) [88]

Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom5 December 1952 9 April 2021 Navy Lodge No. 2612 (Freemasons)Member [89] [90]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1952 9 April 2021 Institution of Civil Engineers Honorary Member [91]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1952 9 April 2021 Royal Engineers Yacht Club Patron [92]
Flag of England.svg England1952 9 April 2021 Trinity House Elder Brother of the Court [93]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1952 9 April 2021Water Ski and Wakeboard CanadaHonorary Patron
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1952 9 April 2021 Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron Patron
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1952 9 April 2021 Royal Canadian Yacht Club Patron
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1953 9 April 2021 Oxford and Cambridge Club Honorary Member
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1953 9 April 2021 Smeatonian Society of Civil Engineers Honorary Member
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1953 9 April 2021 Royal Yacht Squadron Admiral [94] [79]
Flag of France.svg France17 January 1953 9 April 2021 Jockey-Club de Paris Member
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United KingdomOctober 1953 9 April 2021 Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom Royal Patron [95]
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Wales1953 9 April 2021Cardiff and County ClubPatron [96]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1953 9 April 2021Engineering Institute of CanadaHonorary Member
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1954 9 April 2021 Honourable Company of Master Mariners Master 1954–1957
Admiral 1957–9 April 2021
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1954 9 April 2021 Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club Royal Patron
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1954 9 April 2021 Canada Club, London Patron [97]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1954 9 April 2021 Anglo-Swedish Society Patron [98]
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia1954 9 April 2021 Legacy Australia Honorary Member [99]
Flag of England.svg England16 November 1954 9 April 2021 Inner Temple Royal Bencher [100]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom16 December 1954 9 April 2021 Royal Aeronautical Society Honorary Fellow (FRAeS) [101]
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland1955 9 April 2021 Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Patron [102]
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland1955 9 April 2021 Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Honorary Fellow

(FRCS(Edin)) [102]

Flag of England.svg England1955 1985 Commonwealth Games Federation President [103]
Flag of England.svg England1955 1958 The Football Association President [79]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1955 9 April 2021 Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute Patron
Flag of England.svg England25 January 1955 9 April 2021 Guards Polo Club President [104]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1956 1970
1975 1980
Royal Yachting Association President [80]
Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden1956 9 April 2021 Royal Swedish Society of Naval Sciences First Honorary Member [105]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1957 9 April 2021 Royal Society of Canada Honorary Fellow (FRSC)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1957 2011 Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth President [106]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom2011 2021 Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth Patron [106]
Flag of England.svg England1957 1958
1963 1964
1980 1981
Royal Agricultural Society of England President [79]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1958 9 April 2021 Chartered Institute of Building Honorary Fellow (FCIOB)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1958 9 April 2021 Institution of Structural Engineers Honorary Fellow (FIStructE) [107]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1959 9 April 2021The Tiger ClubHonorary Member [108]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1959 1960 Canadian Medical Association President [109]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 1959 1965 Society of Film and Television Arts President [110]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 1959 1965 Company of Veteran Motorists President
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1959 9 April 2021 Chartered Society of Designers Royal Patron
Flag of Ghana.svg Ghana1959 1961 Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences President
Flag of the Bahamas.svg Bahamas1959 9 April 2021 Royal Nassau Sailing Club Honorary Commodore and Honorary Life Member [111]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1959 9 April 2021 Canadian Medical Association Honorary Member
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1959 9 April 2021 Toronto Press Club Honorary Member
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1960 9 April 2021 Institution of Mechanical Engineers Honorary Fellow (FIMechE)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom10 March 1960 9 April 2021 Grand Order of Water Rats Companion Rat (Honorary Member) [112]
Flag of England.svg England1960 1961 Lord's Taverners President
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1960 1974 British Sub-Aqua Club President
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1960 2007 Guinea Pig Club President
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1960 9 April 2021Dawson City Museum and Historical SocietyPatron
Flag of England.svg  England 1961 1962 Worshipful Company of Fishmongers Prime Warden
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1961 1982 World Wide Fund for Nature (UK)President [113]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1962 9 April 2021 Abbotsford Flying Club Patron
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia1962 9 April 2021 Australian Academy of Science Honorary Fellow (FAA)
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1962 9 April 2021 Canadian Cutting Horse Association Patron
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1962 9 April 2021Porcupine Rod and Gun ClubHonorary Life Member
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1963 9 April 2021 Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons Patron
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1963 9 April 2021 Energy Institute Permanent Fellow
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland1963 9 April 2021 Royal Zoological Society of Scotland Honorary Fellow
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland1964 1986 International Federation for Equestrian Sports President [114] [115]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1965 9 April 2021 Canadian Curling Association Patron
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United KingdomNovember 1965 9 February 1976 Council of Engineering Institutions President
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1966 9 April 2021 Royal Aeronautical Society Honorary President
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1966 9 April 2021 Royal Microscopical Society Honorary Fellow (HonFRMS) [116]
Flag of England.svg  England 1966 9 April 2021 St George's House Co Founder with Robin Woods [117]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1966 9 April 2021 The Toronto Club Honorary Life Member
Flag of England.svg England24 April 1969 2011 Trinity House Master [93]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1969 9 April 2021 Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Honorary Fellow
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia1969 9 April 2021 Australian Institute of Building Honorary Member
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia1971 9 April 2021 Britain-Australia Society Patron
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1971 9 April 2021 Royal Canadian Regiment AssociationPatron
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1971 9 April 2021 Smeatonian Society of Civil Engineers President
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1971 9 April 2021 Vancouver Racquets Club Honorary Member
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1971 9 April 2021British Railway Modellers of North AmericaHonorary Member
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1971 1972 Royal Aero Club Chairman [118]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1972 1973 Royal College of General Practitioners President [79]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1972 9 April 2021 Royal College of General Practitioners Patron [79]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1973 9 April 2021 College of Family Physicians of Canada Honorary Member
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg South Africa1974 9 February 2015 Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League President [79] [119]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1974 9 April 2021 Vancouver Rowing Club Patron [120]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1974 2015 Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League Grand President [121]
Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand1974 9 April 2021 Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners Patron
Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand1974 9 April 2021 Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners Honorary Fellow
Flag of Japan.svg JapanApril 1975 9 April 2021 The Japan Academy Honorary Fellow [122]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1976 9 April 2021 Royal Vancouver Yacht Club Royal Patron [123]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom9 February 1976 9 April 2021 Royal Academy of Engineering Senior Fellow (FREng) [124]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1976 9 April 2021University Club of MontrealHonorary Member
Flag of England.svg England1977 9 April 2021 Zoological Society of London Honorary Fellow
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1979 9 April 2021 Burma Star Association Patron
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom19 December 1979 9 April 2021 Royal College of Radiologists Honorary Fellow [125]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1981 1996 World Wide Fund for Nature (International)President [113]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1987 9 April 2021South Saskatchewan Wildlife AssociationHonorary Life Member
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1989 9 April 2021Fondation de la Faune du QuébecHonorary Member
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1996 9 April 2021 World Wide Fund for Nature (International)President Emeritus [113]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada2002 9 April 2021 Massey College Honorary Fellow [126]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom2011 9 April 2021 Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth Patron [106]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Royal Society of Medicine Honorary Fellow (FRSM)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Royal Air Squadron Air commodore [127]
Flag of Australia (converted).svg AustraliaNaval and Military Club, MelbourneLife Member [76]
Flag of England.svg England Army and Navy Club Honorary Life Member [128]
Flag of England.svg England All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Honorary Life Member [128]
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews Honorary Life Member [128]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Royal British Legion Life Member [129]
Flag of England.svg England Royal Air Force Club Honorary Life Member [130]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Castaways' Club Member
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia Surf Life Saving Australia Patron
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Patron
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland Royal Scottish Academy Patron
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland Royal Scottish Academy Honorary Member (HRSA)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Royal Aero Club President [118]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Royal Aero Club Honorary Life Member [108]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdomn/a  19 October 2020 British Trust for Ornithology Patron [131]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canadan/a 9 April 2021Loyal Canadian Prince ClubHonorary Member
Flag of England.svg Englandn/a 9 April 2021 Royal College of Surgeons of England Honorary Fellow (FRCS)
Flag of England.svg Englandn/a 9 April 2021 King's Lynn Rotary Club Honorary Member
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotlandn/a 9 April 2021 Edinburgh Rotary Club Honorary Member
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotlandn/a 9 April 2021 Grangemouth Rotary Club Honorary Member
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdomn/a 9 April 2021Royal Association of British Dairy FarmersHonorary Life Member
Flag of Malta.svg Maltan/a 9 April 2021 Royal Malta Yacht Club Honorary Member
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdomn/a 9 April 2021 British Model Flying Association Patron
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdomn/a 9 April 2021 British Gliding Association President [132]
Flag of England.svg Englandn/a 9 April 2021 Garrick Club Patron
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australian/a 9 April 2021 Naval Association of Australia Life Member
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canadan/a 9 April 2021 Canadian Club of Toronto Patron
Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealandn/a 9 April 2021 Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Patron
Flag of Ghana.svg Ghanan/a 9 April 2021 Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences Patron
Flag of Ghana.svg Ghanan/a 9 April 2021 Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences Honorary Fellow
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canadan/a 9 April 2021 Loyal Canadian Prince Club Honorary Member
Flag of India.svg Indian/a 9 April 2021 Calcutta Polo Club Honorary Life Member
Flag of India.svg Indian/a 9 April 2021 Cricket Club of India Honorary Member
Flag of Kenya.svg Kenyan/a 9 April 2021 Kenya Kongonis Cricket Club Honorary Member
Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigerian/a 9 April 2021 Lagos Yacht Club Honorary Member
Flag of Gibraltar.svg Gibraltarn/a 9 April 2021 Royal Gibraltar Yacht Club Admiral
Flag of Bermuda.svg Bermudan/a 9 April 2021 Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Honorary Life Member
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Walesn/a 9 April 2021 Merioneth County Cricket Club Patron
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Walesn/a 9 April 2021 Welsh Football League Patron
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Walesn/a 9 April 2021 Football Association of Wales Patron
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Walesn/a 9 April 2021Pegasus Aviation (Flying Club)Honorary Member
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Walesn/a 9 April 2021 Royal Welsh Yacht Club Honorary Patron [133]
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Walesn/a 9 April 2021Merioneth Brass Band AssociationPatron
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Walesn/a 9 April 2021 Welsh Cricket Association Patron
Flag of England.svg Englandn/a 9 April 2021 Shakespeare's Globe Patron [134]
Flag of Seychelles.svg Seychellesn/a 9 April 2021 The Seychelles Club Honorary Member
Flag of Singapore.svg Singaporen/a 9 April 2021 Singapore Polo Club Honorary Life Member
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdomn/a 9 April 2021The Jesters ClubPatron [135]
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotlandn/a 9 April 2021 Crathie Cricket Club Patron
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotlandn/a 9 April 2021Braemar Mountain Rescue AssociationPatron
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotlandn/a 9 April 2021Braemar Mountain Rescue AssociationLife Member
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotlandn/a 9 April 2021 Botanical Society of Scotland Honorary Fellow
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotlandn/a 9 April 2021 Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers Honorary Member
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotlandn/a 9 April 2021 Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders in Scotland Honorary Member

Scholastic

Chancellor, visitor, governor, and fellowships
CountryDateSchoolPosition
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Wales1948 1976 University of Wales Chancellor [136]
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland1952 2011 [137] University of Edinburgh Chancellor
Flag of England.svg England1952  London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Patron [138]
Flag of England.svg England1953  University College, University of Oxford Honorary Fellow
Flag of England.svg England1953  Charterhouse School Royal Governor
Flag of England.svg England1954  King's College London Life Governor
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1955 2021 Upper Canada College Visitor [139]
Flag of England.svg England1957 2004 University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology Visitor
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1957 2012 English-Speaking Union President
Flag of England.svg England1959  Churchill College, University of Cambridge Visitor [140]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1959 2021Upper Canada CollegeHonorary Old Boy [139]
Flag of England.svg England1967 1990 University of Salford Chancellor
Flag of England.svg England1976 2011 [141] University of Cambridge Chancellor
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland Queen Victoria School Patron
Honorary degrees
CountryDateSchoolDegree
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Wales1949 University of Wales Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Flag of England.svg England1951 University of London Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Flag of England.svg England1951 Durham University Doctor of Civil Law (DCL)
Flag of Malta.svg Malta1959 University of Malta Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Flag of India.svg India1959 University of Delhi Doctor of Science (DSc)
Flag of England.svg England1960 Reading University Doctor of Science (DSc) [142]
Flag of Peru.svg Peru1962 University of Lima Doctor of Engineering (DEng)
Flag of England.svg England1964 University of Oxford Doctor of Civil Law (DCL)
Flag of California.svg California1966 University of California Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Flag of England.svg England1967 University of Salford Doctor of Science (DSc)
Flag of England.svg England1967 University of Southampton Doctor of Science (DSc)
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1969 University of Victoria Doctor of Science (DSc)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia1974 University of Adelaide Doctor of Science (DSc)
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1 July 1983 University of Western Ontario Doctor of Laws (LLD) [143]
Flag of Jordan.svg Jordan1984 University of Jordan Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia1986 Monash University Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia2002 University of Technology, Malaysia Doctor of Management Engineering [144]
Flag of England.svg England2007 Imperial College London Doctor of Science (DSc) [145]
Flag of England.svg England2012 University of Plymouth Doctor of Marine Science (DMS)

Honorific eponyms

Awards

Geographic locations

Structures

Buildings

Highways, roads, and bridges

Parks

  • Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia
    • Flag of Sabah.svg Sabah: Prince Philip Park

Lifeboats

  • Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom: RNLB Duke of Edinburgh [146]

See also

Notes

  1. Other sources indicate the Garter King of Arms said "...the late most Illustrious and most Exalted Prince...", [8] though that style is not proper of a royal Prince. [9]
  2. "Home Office, Whitehall. S.W.1. 28 February 1955. "My dear George {Coldstream, Clerk of the Crown in Chancery}, We were speaking the other day about the designation of the Duke of Edinburgh. In 1948 the General Register Office consulted us about the way in which the birth of Prince Charles was to be registered. They sent over a suggested entry, in column 4 of which (name and surname of father) they had inserted: 'His Royal Highness Prince Philip'. I consulted {Sir Alan} Lascelles Principal Private Secretary to the King on this and he laid my letter before The King, together with the draft entry, I have in my possession the entry, as amended by The King in his own hand. The King amended column 4, name and surname of father, to read: "His Royal Highness Philip, Duke of Edinburgh". Austin Strutt {Assistant Under-Secretary of State}" [17]
  3. Abolished after the abolition of the Greek monarchy in 1974.

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