I . Edinburgh
the capital city of Scotland and a popular tourist centre. It has a famous castle, the Scottish Parliament , a zoo, two universities and many museums and art galleries. Other famous features of the city include the Royal Mile and Princes Street . In the 18th century Edinburgh was known as ‘the Athens of the north’. The name Edinburgh means ‘Edwin’s fort’. The city was made a World Heritage Site in 1995. Since 1996 it has been governed as a unitary authority (officially called City of Edinburgh ).
See also Auld Reekie , Duke of Edinburgh , Edinburgh Festival .
II . the Duke of Edinburgh
(1921– )
the title by which Prince Philip , the husband of Queen Elizabeth II , is usually known. His father was Prince Andrew of Greece and his mother was Princess Alice of Battenberg, sister of Lord Mountbatten . He was educated in Britain and was in the Royal Navy in World War II . In 1947 he married Princess Elizabeth, who later became Queen Elizabeth II . Among his many interests are British industry, projects for young people, wild animals and various sports.