First published 2021
Robert Jobson chronicles the Duke of Edinburgh's century-long journey from his early years through seven decades as the Queen's consort. The biography examines how Prince Philip carved out his own identity after marrying Princess Elizabeth in 1947, transforming what could have been a diminished role into something meaningful. Jobson shows Philip modernizing royal traditions, championing environmental causes, advancing science and engineering, and establishing the Duke of Edinburgh Awards to inspire young people. The book reveals how a man accustomed to leading adapted to walking two steps behind his wife while becoming her most trusted advisor. Through detailed research, Jobson presents Philip's full contributions to the monarchy and his unwavering loyalty to the Queen throughout her reign. The work includes eight pages of color photographs documenting key moments from his remarkable century of life.
Genres: biography, history, 20th-century, non-fiction, 21st-century, royalty
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: biography, historical-figure
Setting: United Kingdom
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
352 pages · Paperback · Ad Lib Publishers