[Albion Wilde]

Prince Philip did his duty 60+ years ago by serving in the Royal Navy during World War II and siring four heirs to the British throne. Since then, he’s pretty much been a man of leisure, save the official goodwill visits and other ceremonial functions,...

Au contraire. Up until about two years ago when he fell ill, Prince Philip had the busiest calendar of any of the royals, being a patron of some 800 organizations. The Brits are often on the discussion forums complaining how little the younger princes do in comparison.

[Tax-chick]

Prince Philip is also substantially responsible for turning many of the royal properties into money-earning enterprises. He had a lot of creativity and management ability.