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How were Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh related?
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was the second cousin once removed of Elizabeth II.
Their nearest shared ancestors were Christian IX of Denmark and Louise of Hesse-Kassel.
That is only the shortest of 3 separate lines of descent between them.
The line between them
- Elizabeth II 1926–2022
- George VI 1895–1952
- George V 1865–1936
- Alexandra of Denmark 1844–1925
- Christian IX of Denmark 1818–1906
- George I of Greece 1845–1913
- Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark 1882–1944
- Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 1921–2021