Who is Prince Philip in The Crown?

The consort who chafes · House Windsor

Prince Philip (The consort who chafes) is a character in The Crown, part of House Windsor. Philip Mountbatten arrives at his wedding having renounced a Greek title, a German family tree the palace prefers unmentioned, and a naval career he loves — the exiled prince with a chip polished to a shine. Restless, modern, and allergic to walking two steps behind, he discovers that marrying the heir means his children won't carry his name and his opinions won't carry weight. Philip's war with the institution is the marriage's weather system.

When does Prince Philip first appear?

Prince Philip first appears in Season 1, Episode 1 (“Wolferton Splash”) of The Crown (2016–2023, Netflix).

Who is Prince Philip connected to?

Relationships already established when Prince Philip first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Elizabeth II — The marriage and the institution

Which group does Prince Philip belong to?

By the time Prince Philip appears, House Windsor also includes Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret, King George VI.

Who else is introduced in this episode?

• Elizabeth II — The crown made flesh
• Princess Margaret — The spare with the spotlight
• King George VI — The reluctant king
• Winston Churchill — The old lion, again
• Peter Townsend — The equerry who looked up

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