Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh - Philip served in the British forces
Time: 1940
Place: United Kingdom
Details: During the Second World War, Philip continued to serve in the British forces, while two of his brothers-in-law, Prince Christoph of Hesse and Berthold, Margrave of Baden, fought on the opposing German side.
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