This collectible metal figurine, made of a tin alloy, depicting the Duke of Edinburgh circa 2010, accurately captures his iconic image. Dressed in a Scottish kilt, it reflects his attachment to tradition and his devotion to the British monarchy. The meticulous detail immortalizes the expression of the steadfast consort, ever-present at Queen Elizabeth II's side. This collectible, reminiscent of antique toy soldiers, reminds us of this emblematic figure of Buckingham Palace.
 
     
 
    
 
   
 
   
 
    
 
   
 
   
 Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh, born in Greece in 1921 and died in the United Kingdom in 2021, was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II from 1952 to 2022 and the father of King Charles III. A member of the Danish-German House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, he was born into the Greek royal family but went into exile at the age of one and a half. After studying in France, Great Britain, and Germany, he joined the Royal Navy in 1939 and served in the Mediterranean and Pacific Fleets during the Second World War.
 
   
 In 1947, he married Princess Elizabeth, receiving the title of Duke of Edinburgh. After Elizabeth's coronation as Queen in 1952, Philip retired from active service. He was created a Prince of the United Kingdom in 1957 and Lord High Admiral in 2011. The couple had four children: Charles, Anne, Andrew, and Edward. In 1960, an Order in Council allowed descendants without royal titles to use the surname Mountbatten-Windsor.
 
   
 A passionate sportsman, Philip supported the development of carriage driving and served as chairman of numerous organizations, including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award for young people aged 14 to 24. He retired from public life in 2017 and died two months before his 100th birthday, holding the record for the longest-serving consort in the United Kingdom and the longest-married spouse of a reigning British monarch, with over 69 years of marriage.