Prince Philip may have to walk behind Queen Elizabeth II due to rank, but he's in the lead when it comes to height. At six feet tall, the prince stands eight inches above the Queen, who is 5'4" [1]. Between the two, it would appear his height was an advantage for their three sons, since Princes Edward and Andrew are six feet tall and Prince Charles measures 5'10".
But while the prince is considered a taller than average male, he often appears below his six feet in photos. At 97 years old, it's natural that his posture may have diminished — people apparently lose about four tenths of an inch each decade [2] — which explains why he looks about the same height as others who are actually shorter than him. Plus, just this year, he underwent a hip replacement [3], which can marginally increase a person's leg length. So while his height is reported at six feet, chances are he measures up a little differently these days.
Prince Philip appeared quite a bit taller than the Queen during an appearance in 2004.
Prince Philip looks up to his 6'3" grandson William.
Kate Middleton's heels put her above Prince Philip.
at 5'10," Prince Charles should stand below his father, but Philip's posture puts him at about the same height.
Prince Harry has an inch on his grandfather.
Prince Philip was dwarfed by King Felipe VI, who is 6'6".
Prince Philip is eight inches taller than his wife.
The Queen's husband is up there in height with other men.
Former President Barack Obama has just an inch on the prince, but appears even taller.
A look at how Prince Philips stacks up to the rest of the royal family.