Why hasn't the Queen made Prince Philip, Prince Consort?

It was Prince Philip's own choice not to assume the title, at least to a certain extent. Originally, Her Majesty intended Prince Philip to have the title “Prince of the Commonwealth” or “Prince of the Realm” and even instructed the Prime Minister of the time Sir Winston Churchill to informally approach countries of the Commonwealth for their consent. The approach was made when the Prime Ministers of the Commonwealth countries were assembled in London; while there was no strong opposition (with only the Canadian and South African Prime Minsters expressing some ‘misgivings’), there was also no huge support either – and the Law would require unanimous consent for the proposal to go forward.

Since the situation could potentially evolve into a rather uncomfortable one, Prince Philip personally asked the Queen to drop the proposal and insisted that he objected to any enhancement of his title. Soon afterwards, Churchill and the British Cabinet recommended the title “The Prince Consort” for Prince Philip; however the latter rejected the idea, again insisting he wanted to additional styles or titles. I don’t exclude the possibility the title will be conferred in future - of all people Prince Philip has certainly deserved that.

The most likely time would be next year’s Jubilee celebrations; during celebrations of her past Jubilees, Her Majesty has always noted Prince Philip’s immense support and contribution, so granting a new title would not be out of place. However, I don’t think the title will ever be granted for several reasons: 1. The most convenient timing for a new title would have been during Prince Philip’s birthday celebrations; if it weren’t granted then, chances are, it will never be.

2. The title “Prince Consort”, or rather “Princess Consort” is now strongly associated with the tricky situation concerning the future title for Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall. After the engagement announcement, both the Clarence House and the Buckingham Palace stated that it is intended that after Charles’ ascension, Camilla should be styles as “The Princess Consort”, rather than the traditional “Queen Consort”.

Now, by Law, she will become Queen Consort the moment Charles becomes King - whether she chooses to be known differently is another matter; I don’t think she even has the right to go under any other style or title by Law, or how that would affect the precedence in the UK and outside. The problem is, should Prince Philip become The Prince Consort, a lot of people will say that if the title is good enough for Philip after his long and faithful service to the Queen and country, it should be enough for Camilla. That’s why I believe the title will not be conferred upon Philip, whether the Queen or Prince Philip want it or not.

I think it was for a variety of reasons. Obviously Elizabeth s father had created Philip and Duke and given him HRH as a style. The Queen after her ascension wanted him to have a new title.

There was great debate over whether he should be British prince or be given a more distinct title such as : The Prince of the Commonwealth, The Prince Consort or The Prince Royal. I think they were reluctant to give him the title of Prince Consort because Albert has wielded far too much influence over Victoria in the end even though he had not been created King as she would have wished. The only other precedents for a make consort were either to be a prince and duke or to be a king consort (These tended to hold the position of Jure Uxoris: meaning they ruled with their wives while they lived and would not be exceptable).

So in the end they just created him a British Prince.

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