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Prince Philip with his mother Princess Alice
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born 1921), consort of Queen Elizabeth II, pictured as a small boy with his mother, Princess Andrew of Greece, formerly Princess Alice of Battenberg (1885 -1969). Date: c.1926
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In this enchanting photograph, a young Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is seen playing with his mother, Princess Alice of Greece and Denmark (later Princess Andrew of Greece and Denmark), around the year 1926. Born on June 10, 1921, in Corfu, Greece, Prince Philip was the only son of Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and Princess Alice. Princess Alice, who was born on February 25, 1885, in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, was a granddaughter of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. She married Prince Andrew in 1903, and their marriage was marked by tragedy and hardship. The couple had five children, but only Prince Philip survived infancy. The image captures a tender moment between mother and son, as they engage in playful banter, with Prince Philip looking up at his mother with a mischievous grin. Princess Alice, dressed in a simple yet elegant dress, looks down at her son with a loving expression, her hands gently guiding his playful antics. The photograph offers a glimpse into the early years of Prince Philip's life, before he became the consort of Queen Elizabeth II in 1947. The image also highlights the close bond between mother and son, which was an essential aspect of their relationship throughout their lives. Princess Alice's life was marked by personal tragedy, as she lost three of her children in infancy, and her fourth child, Prince Philip's sister, Princess Sophie, was killed in a plane crash in 1932. Despite these challenges, she remained a devoted mother and a source of strength for her surviving son. This photograph is an evocative reminder of the early years of Prince Philip's life, and the enduring bond between a mother and her child. It is a testament to the rich history of the royal family and the personal stories that shape their lives.
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