How Queen Elizabeth and Philip Are Related
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were third cousins. They share common ancestors through the British and European royal lines, including Queen Victoria and King Christian IX of Denmark.
Key Branches of the Cousins Family Tree
Elizabeth descended from the House of Hanover and later the House of Windsor. Philip descended from the House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, with ties to Greek, Danish, and German royal families.
Shared Ancestors and Connections
Both are great-great-grandchildren of Queen Victoria. Their families intermarried across European courts, creating a network of royal cousins. For a detailed chart, see the official royal family tree on the official website.
