Why is Prince Philip not as popular as Queen Elizabeth II?

Because he's not as courteous and gracious as she is. He's a joker, and some of his jokes are insulting or racist. He breaks the boundaries of formal protocol required by diplomacy, while she is the consummate diplomat. He's that one awkward uncle that everyone has in the family. read more

Prince Philip is very popular, in a ‘oh, look at Prince Philip, he’s so wacky’ kind of way. He’s not as popular as Elizabeth II not because he’s unpopular, but because the Queen is very, very popular. read more

Prince Albert (1829-1861) was the younger son of a German Duke and was not considered to be of the same rank as Queen Victoria who was the granddaughter and niece of Kings of the United Kingdom. that is why Albert was styled the Prince Consort and not King. read more

Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, was never called king. A number of royal fans observe that when the monarch is a queen, her husband is not addressed as king. However, when the ruler is a king, his wife is automatically the queen. "I don't know why but in England when there is a queen her husband is the prince. read more