Queen Elizabethand Prince Philip: a love story that transcends time.
November 20th, 2017, marks the 70th anniversary Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen, married the very dreamy Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten.
The sweet duo announced they were set to get married all the way back on July 10, 1947.
Elizabeth was 21 at the time of the proposal.
At one their last public engagements as an engaged couple, the Princess was overheard saying, “I am so happy my future husband is by my side!”
Sharing with the world a snap of the then 21-year-old Princess beaming as she showed off the elegant engagement ring presented to her by future husband, who was 26 at the time.
It’s fair to say the couple were destined for greatness following their glorious wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey on November 20, 1947.
Showing the world she’d be a humble queen, the Princess required ration coupons to buy the material of her wedding dress.
Just married!
Their wedding took place at the end of the second world war.
Indeed, their withstanding relationship is based on their mutual love and respect but also a shared sense of humour – after all, Prince Philip is notoriously funny!.
In fact the Duke of Edinburgh “traipses around” and jokes that he is the “fella who belongs to Mrs Queen”, rather than being “professionally qualified in something”.
Some things never end…
Their love is still something to behold!
On the other hand, the mother-of-four is very comfortable around her husband, with her former private secretary, Lord Charteris once admitting, “It is not unknown for the Queen to tell the Duke to shut up.”
Joking aside, it is clear that it is the Prince’s utter devotion to his wife that has been a backbone to their incredible partnership.
“My job first, second and last is never to let the Queen down,” he has sweetly said.
Prince Philip may have retried from official royal duty, but 70 years on – his feet are firmly planted by his Queen’s side.
In celebration of their landmark marital milestone, we’ve rounded up 11 times this pair have shown us that even though the years have flown by, their love for each other hasn’t…
1. The way they look at each other warms our souls
Even after decades of marriage, Prince Philip has but one Queen.
This year, on November 20, the royal couple will mark their platinum wedding anniversary with an intimate family gathering.
2. Their share a love of the funnier things in life
Laughing their way through life has made for a wonderful marriage.
Her Majesty’s Prince had her in giggles during a royal event.
3. They always keep calm and carry on
The pair were as merry as can be during Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday celebrations last year.
4. They’re each other’s confidantes
Always by her side, Prince Philip is The Queen’s number-one confidante.
Pictured here at the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan day in London last year, the pair shared many sweet moments – we especially love when the reigning monarch gave her husband a “knowing” look.
5. They are tolerant of each other (his words, not ours)
“You can take it from me, the Queen has the quality of tolerance in abundance,” the 96-year-old Duke has said.
6. They have barely been apart in almost 70 years – and we have the pictures to prove it
When Philip first met Elizabeth he recalled: “You were so shy. I couldn’t get a word out of you.”
Watch Prince Philip talk about figuring out his role alongside The Queen in the next slide. Gallery continues after the video!
7. They are as dedicated to their children as they are each other
Prince Philip watched his wife fondly as she presented the world her darling boy, Prince Andrew for his first appearance on Buckingham Palace’s balcony at Trooping the Colour in 1961.
8. They enjoy each other’s company, inside the Palace and out
Dancing their way into wedded bliss.
Philip spins his love on the dance floor. The stylish duo look straight out of a movie!
9. They make the picture-perfect pair at any royal engagement
For the charismatic Prince, in a crowded room, he only has eyes for his wife.
10. They continue to stand as a united front
“The secret of a happy marriage is to have different interests,” Prince Philip has said.
11. They not only serve their people, but they serve each other
Their withstanding relationship is based on their mutual love and respect and of course their shared sense of humour – proving that laughter is the best medicine!
