Happy Birthday, Prince Philip! See photos of the Duke of Edinburgh through the years

Monday, June 10, 2019
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, turns 98 on Monday.

PHOTOS: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, through the years
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The Duke of Edinburgh was born on June 10, 1921. At the time his title was Prince of Greece and Denmark. As a young child he had to flee Greece because his uncle, King Constantine I, abdicated the throne amid political turmoil, according to his biography on the palace's website.
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Prince Philip served in the British Royal Navy as a young man, including active service during World War II. He married then-Princess Elizabeth in 1947. His wife ascended to the throne in 1952.

Prince Philip has performed countless hours of charity work as a member of the royal family. He worked with more than 700 organizations over the years.

In 2017, it was announced that the prince would be retiring from royal duties.

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