Prince Philip’s German — Fluency, Pronunciation & Royal Language Heritage (B2–C1)

Prince Philip’s German — Fluency, Pronunciation & Royal Language Heritage (B2–C1)

How fluent was Prince Philip in German? This video explores his near-native pronunciation, use of colloquial filler words, and the royal family’s multilingual roots. Perfect for B2–C1 learners and history fans alike.

🎤 What you’ll learn:
• Fluency Level: almost accent-free German with occasional pauses for word retrieval
• Filler Words: how expressions like "och", "äh", and "ne" shape natural German speech
• Colloquial Features: differences between "ist" vs. "is", "so" vs. "also"
• Heritage Context: his Mountbatten/Battenberg lineage and why German mattered diplomatically

⏱ Chapters:
00:00 – RIP HRH Prince Philip & ‘The Crown’
01:03 – German Heritage: Mountbatten & Alice von Battenberg
02:16 – German TV Interview Insights
05:11 – Linguistic Breakdown
06:13 – Filler Word "och" Explained
07:27 – Colloquial "is" vs. "ist"
08:16 – "So" vs. "Also" Differences
09:05 – Filler Words "äh" & "ähm"
09:37 – "ne" Instead of "eine"
10:11 – Pronunciation: "g" & "ch"
11:26 – Idiom "Es ist fünf vor zwölf"
12:34 – Two-Digit Numbers in German

❓ FAQ:
Q: Was Prince Philip really fluent in German?
A: Yes — his pronunciation was nearly flawless, with only minor word-finding pauses noted in interviews.

Q: Why did he know German so well?
A: He attended school in Germany and came from the Battenberg/Mountbatten lineage, giving him strong cultural ties.

💬 Which German phrase surprised you most in his speech?
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Prince Philip portrait credit:
'Portrait of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh' by Allan Warren
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