Prince Philip of Montpensier

Until Philip's death as a teenager, he was second in the line to throne after his father The Duke of Montpensier. because his uncle, Louis III's health was failing and he had yet to father a legitimate male issue, Philip was expected to become King of Anjou father his father.

Philip's death sparked a succession crisis, as his father gave up his succession rights out of grief, which brought the controversial Prince Charles, The Duke of Valentinois directly in line to the throne.

Early Life
Prince Philip Charles Louis Joseph was born the youngest child and only son of The Duke and Duchess of Montpensier. Through his father he was the great-grandson of Charles II of Anjou and through his mother he was the grandson of King Louis II of Anjou.

his uncle was the reigning Louis III of Anjou

he had four older sisters

Death and Succession
_ Prince Philip was left at _ the family's country retreat with his sister Anna Sophie. The Duke of Montpensier was the first informed of his son's death, _ King Louis III was soon imformed of the death of the young Prince and rushed to the Montpensier apartments.

The funeral procession started from _ Chateau to _ Palace were a private ceremony was held for only imidiate members of the Royal Family, then to _ Cathedral where the body lay in state until a public ceremony was held.

Prince Philip

philips father gave up the right to inherit the throne

Titles, Styles, and Honors
Because of Philip's close proximity to the throne he was given the style of "His Royal Highness"