| Edition |
First Henry Holt edition. |
| Description |
xx, 347 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, genealogical tables ; 25 cm |
| Note |
"Originally published as Young Prince Philip: His Turbulent Early Life, in Great Britain in 2011 by Harper Press, London"--T.p. verso. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-320) and index. |
| Contents |
Kings of Greece -- House of Battenberg -- Boy's own story -- Family in flight -- Orphan child -- Prep school days -- Dodging the Hitler youth -- Off to Gordonstoun -- Blow after blow -- The man with the plan -- A good war -- Osla and Lilibet -- Steady on, Dickie -- Nothing ventured -- True Brit -- Royal wedding -- Duke of hazards -- Their happiest time -- Second fiddle -- Oh, the future! -- Her liege man. |
| Summary |
Before he met the young girl who became Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip had a tumultuous upbringing in Greece, France, Nazi Germany, and Britain. His mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg, was born deaf; she was committed to a psychiatric clinic when Philip was eight. His father, Prince Andrew of Greece, already traumatized by his exile from his home country, promptly shut up the family home and went off to live with his mistress, effectively leaving his young son an orphan. Remarkably, Philip emerged from his difficult childhood a character of singular vitality and dash, self-confident, opinionated, and devastatingly handsome. Girls fell at his feet, and the princess who would become his wife was smitten from the age of thirteen. Yet alongside his considerable charm and intelligence, the young prince was also prone to volcanic outbursts, which would have profound consequences for his family and the future of the monarchy. |
| Subject |
Philip, Prince, consort of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1921-2021
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Princes -- Great Britain -- Biography.
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Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022 -- Marriage.
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| Added Title |
Young Prince Philip
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| ISBN |
9780805095449: $28.00 |
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0805095446 |
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