Edinburgh
Duke of. Philip (def. 4).
a city in and the capital of Scotland, in the SE part: administrative center of the Lothian region.
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Scotland’s capital Edinburgh boasts a beautiful, hilly landscape, a robust education system and good access to grant funding, public and private investment.
6 investors and founders forecast hockey-stick growth for Edinburgh’s startup scene | Mike Butcher | May 29, 2021 | TechCrunchPeople in London, Edinburgh, or Belfast woke up to the reality that decisions made by a government thousands of miles away could shut down their economies and their lives.
What the UK can teach the world about engaging with China | Annabelle Timsit | May 18, 2021 | QuartzPhilip, named Duke of Edinburgh, intended to continue his career in the navy.
The epic, unlikely love story between Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip | Michael Rosenwald | April 9, 2021 | Washington PostIn 1957, Philip, then known only as the Duke of Edinburgh, officially became a Prince after Queen Elizabeth bestowed the title upon him.
Prince Philip Married Queen Elizabeth. So Why Wasn't He Called a King? | Mahita Gajanan | April 9, 2021 | TimeUpon marrying the Queen, Prince Philip dropped his title as Prince of Greece and Denmark to become the Duke of Edinburgh.
Prince Philip Married Queen Elizabeth. So Why Wasn't He Called a King? | Mahita Gajanan | April 9, 2021 | Time
Although the family was based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Sophie studied French and Modern Languages at Oxford University.
Edinburgh — Every actor can recall their worst review; but most try to keep them under wraps.
At Le Monde Hotel in central Edinburgh this week, she was still captivating at the age of 66.
The Trial of Jane Fonda is at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh until August 24.
The day before his wedding, King George VI titled his future son-in-law Philip Duke of Edinburgh.
Queen and Prince Philip Celebrate 66th Wedding Anniversary | Tom Sykes | November 20, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTA brown or dark gray stone, as in Edinburgh, is the principal material used, and gives the city a very substantial appearance.
Glances at Europe | Horace GreeleyJohn Bell, the distinguished anatomist of Scotland, was born at Edinburgh.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellThe marquis of Argyle beheaded at Edinburgh and his head set upon the Tolbooth.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellIn Edinburgh we were near the center from which Scott's vast influences radiated.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car | Thomas D. MurphyThough Edinburgh has unusually broad and well paved streets, it is a trying place for a motorist.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car | Thomas D. Murphy
British Dictionary definitions for Edinburgh (1 of 2)
/ (ˈɛdɪnbərə, -brə) /
the capital of Scotland and seat of the Scottish Parliament (from 1999), in City of Edinburgh council area on the S side of the Firth of Forth: became the capital in the 15th century; castle; three universities (including University of Edinburgh, 1583); commercial and cultural centre, noted for its annual festival. Pop: 430 082 (2001)
City of a council area in central Scotland, created from part of Lothian region in 1996. Pop: 448 370 (2003 est). Area: 262 sq km (101 sq miles)
British Dictionary definitions for Edinburgh (2 of 2)
/ (ˈɛdɪnbərə, -brə) /
Duke of, title of Prince Philip Mountbatten. born 1921, husband of Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Cultural definitions for Edinburgh
[ (ed-n-buh-ruh) ]
Capital of Scotland, located in the Lothian region in the southeastern part; Scotland's banking and administrative center.
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