Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's Relationship Timeline

Mar. 15, 2025

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October 1946: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip lock eyes at cousin’s wedding

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02of 41July 9, 1947: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip announce their engagementTopical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/GettyQueen Elizabethand Prince Philipannounced their engagementin the summer of 1947. The future monarch was 21 at the time buthad been in love with Philipsince she was just a teenager.When he proposed, he useddiamonds from a tiarabelonging to his mother, Princess Andrew of Greece, to make a stunning diamond engagement ring for his bride-to-be.

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July 9, 1947: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip announce their engagement

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Queen Elizabethand Prince Philipannounced their engagementin the summer of 1947. The future monarch was 21 at the time buthad been in love with Philipsince she was just a teenager.

When he proposed, he useddiamonds from a tiarabelonging to his mother, Princess Andrew of Greece, to make a stunning diamond engagement ring for his bride-to-be.

03of 41July 16, 1947: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip dance together in ScotlandKeystone/Hulton Archive/GettyThe newly-engaged couple shared their first dance in public at a ball at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh, Scotland, in July 1947. The celebratory event was held to welcome the royal family to Scotland, according to city paperEdinburgh Evening News.

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July 16, 1947: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip dance together in Scotland

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The newly-engaged couple shared their first dance in public at a ball at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh, Scotland, in July 1947. The celebratory event was held to welcome the royal family to Scotland, according to city paperEdinburgh Evening News.

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November 20, 1947: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip get married

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on their wedding day.Hulton Archive/Getty

“With her bridal dress and tiara on herwedding day, she was a knockout,” one of her bridesmaids, Lady Pamela Hicks,told PEOPLE. “And, of course, Philip was every girl’s dream Viking prince.”

Hicks told PEOPLE how Hartnell made the future monarch’sdress in satin with tulleand embroidered with diamante flowers and pearls, whereas the bridesmaids' versions were the reverse, made mainly with “tulle with little satin flowers.” She added, “Tulle could easily be acquired, whereas duchess satin was so difficult to get in those days.”

“The princess had that marvelous complexion — that skin was so wonderful,” Hicks continued. “She really was radiant, with her diamond tiara on top. And she was very much in love.”

05of 41November 20, 1947: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip pose for wedding photosBritish Combine/British Combine/The LIFE Picture Collection via GettyThey’ve only got eyes for each other! The pair looked at one another while posing for wedding photos with their family and members of European nobility.

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November 20, 1947: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip pose for wedding photos

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They’ve only got eyes for each other! The pair looked at one another while posing for wedding photos with their family and members of European nobility.

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November 1947: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip go on their honeymoon

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Then-Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh enjoyed a walk during their honeymoon at Broadlands, Romsey, Hampshire.

For their 60th anniversary, theyrecreated their honeymoon photo, with the Queen hooking her right hand throughPrince Philip’s arm as he gazed lovingly her. In addition to the couple wearing almost identical outfits, the monarch also sported a strikingly similar brooch and necklace in both photos.

07of 41August 1951: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip spend time with Prince Charles and Princess AnneFox Photos/GettyIn the early years of their marriage, the pair spent time together with theireldest two children,Prince CharlesandPrincess Anne, on the grounds of Clarence House in London in fall 1951.Then-Prince Charles was born in Buckingham Palace on Nov. 14, 1948, and was named heir to the British throne upon his birth. When he was 9 years old, Prince Charles was named Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester. Princess Anne was born two years later on Aug. 15, 1950, in London.Prince Philip once famously saidof his only daughter, an avid equestrian, “If it doesn’t fart or eat hay, she isn’t interested.”

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August 1951: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip spend time with Prince Charles and Princess Anne

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In the early years of their marriage, the pair spent time together with theireldest two children,Prince CharlesandPrincess Anne, on the grounds of Clarence House in London in fall 1951.

Then-Prince Charles was born in Buckingham Palace on Nov. 14, 1948, and was named heir to the British throne upon his birth. When he was 9 years old, Prince Charles was named Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester. Princess Anne was born two years later on Aug. 15, 1950, in London.

Prince Philip once famously saidof his only daughter, an avid equestrian, “If it doesn’t fart or eat hay, she isn’t interested.”

08of 41October 1951: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip go square dancing in CanadaNCJ Archive/Mirrorpix/Mirrorpix via GettyThe two swung each other ‘round and ‘round while square dancing at a cowboy dress party during a royal tour of Canada.According to the CDC, Canada had thoroughly prepared to host the month-long journey of the royal couple.Three months ahead of their arrival, government officials advised Canadians on proper greetings and correct attire. “It’s bad taste to gush,” one official said.“A messed-up curtsy or bow is a horrible thing to behold,” observed another before explaining, in detail, how to properly greet the royal couple.A few months after the tour, Princess Elizabeth’s father, George, died in his sleep on Feb. 6, 1952, making her thenew monarchat age 25.

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October 1951: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip go square dancing in Canada

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The two swung each other ‘round and ‘round while square dancing at a cowboy dress party during a royal tour of Canada.According to the CDC, Canada had thoroughly prepared to host the month-long journey of the royal couple.

Three months ahead of their arrival, government officials advised Canadians on proper greetings and correct attire. “It’s bad taste to gush,” one official said.

“A messed-up curtsy or bow is a horrible thing to behold,” observed another before explaining, in detail, how to properly greet the royal couple.

A few months after the tour, Princess Elizabeth’s father, George, died in his sleep on Feb. 6, 1952, making her thenew monarchat age 25.

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September 1955: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip play with their young children

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Years later on World Photography Day in August 2015, the royal family shared athrowback photo on Instagramof the Queen posing for a portrait with a laughingPrince Charlesand Princess Anne in 1954.

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June 1959: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip pose for a photo at Windsor Castle

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The Queen has owned corgis and dorgis (a cross with a dachshund)all her adult life.

11of 41May 1961: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip attend ‘Snow White’George Freston/Fox Photos/GettyThe pair smiled and waved as they left Liverpool after attending an ice show ofSnow White and the Seven Dwarfsin May 1961. She sported one of her signature tiaras.In the film adaptation ofDownton Abbey, the Queen’s go-to tiara made acameo. Photos from the movie showed Geraldine James as Queen Mary wearing the Vladimir Tiara, one of her favorite sparkling head-toppers — and a piece she inherited directly from her grandmother.The tiara has an amazing history. It was commissioned as a wedding gift in 1874 when Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin became a member of the Romanov dynasty (and Grand Duchess Vladimir) upon her marriage to Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich of Russia. Romanov court jeweler Bolin created the headpiece, which became known as the Vladimir Tiara.

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May 1961: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip attend ‘Snow White’

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The pair smiled and waved as they left Liverpool after attending an ice show ofSnow White and the Seven Dwarfsin May 1961. She sported one of her signature tiaras.

In the film adaptation ofDownton Abbey, the Queen’s go-to tiara made acameo. Photos from the movie showed Geraldine James as Queen Mary wearing the Vladimir Tiara, one of her favorite sparkling head-toppers — and a piece she inherited directly from her grandmother.

The tiara has an amazing history. It was commissioned as a wedding gift in 1874 when Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin became a member of the Romanov dynasty (and Grand Duchess Vladimir) upon her marriage to Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich of Russia. Romanov court jeweler Bolin created the headpiece, which became known as the Vladimir Tiara.

12of 41June 1961: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip are photographed with John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline KennedyPhotoquest/GettyAt Buckingham Palace, during a banquet held in his honor, American President John F. Kennedy and his wife, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, posed withQueen ElizabethandPrince Philip.JFK brought a small tokenforQueen Elizabeth: a signed portrait in a silver frame from Tiffany & Co. A full, formal state visit was expected to follow, but JFK was assassinated two years later in 1963.

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June 1961: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip are photographed with John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy

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At Buckingham Palace, during a banquet held in his honor, American President John F. Kennedy and his wife, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, posed withQueen ElizabethandPrince Philip.

JFK brought a small tokenforQueen Elizabeth: a signed portrait in a silver frame from Tiffany & Co. A full, formal state visit was expected to follow, but JFK was assassinated two years later in 1963.

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April 1967: Queen Elizabeth awards Prince Philip and Prince Charles with trophies after a polo match

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Just like Prince Philip and Prince Charles,Prince WilliamandPrince Harryhave all been regulars on the polo pitch.

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September 1972: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip play with Prince Andrew and Prince Edward

The couple later addedtwo more sons to their family:Prince Andrewin 1960 andPrince Edwardin 1964. They were photographed in 1972 playing wiht the two boys and their dogs.

Prince Edward was born on March 10, 1964, in Buckingham Palace. Though the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh’s “most charming and sensitive son” largely flies under the radar, he made waves in 1987 when heresigned from the Royal Marinesduring early training — reportedly to his father’s chagrin.

15of 41December 1972: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip take family photo for their Christmas cardLichfield/GettyA family photo taken atBalmoral Castleserved as their 1972 Christmas card, anannual holiday traditionfor the couple, whopersonally signed the cards for staff.The Queen rarely spoke publicly about her family, though, in her 1972 wedding anniversary speech, she said, “If I am asked what I think about family life after 25 years of marriage, I can answer with equal simplicity and conviction, I am for it.”

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December 1972: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip take family photo for their Christmas card

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A family photo taken atBalmoral Castleserved as their 1972 Christmas card, anannual holiday traditionfor the couple, whopersonally signed the cards for staff.

The Queen rarely spoke publicly about her family, though, in her 1972 wedding anniversary speech, she said, “If I am asked what I think about family life after 25 years of marriage, I can answer with equal simplicity and conviction, I am for it.”

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September 1976: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip enjoy some downtime at Balmoral Castle

17of 41February 1977: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visit FijiZak Hussein/SplashAs part of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations, the couple visited Fiji in 1977. The Queen has stayed in the Grand Pacific Hotel in Fiji at least five times. Prince Harry andMeghan Marklealsostayed therein October 2018.

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February 1977: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visit Fiji

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As part of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations, the couple visited Fiji in 1977. The Queen has stayed in the Grand Pacific Hotel in Fiji at least five times. Prince Harry andMeghan Marklealsostayed therein October 2018.

18of 41February 1979: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip wave from the royal Britannia yacht in KuwaitAnwar Hussein/GettyWhile aboard the royal yacht Britannia, the Queen andPrince Philipwaved farewell to the Emir of Kuwait and his ministers. The visit to Kuwait was the first leg of a six-part tour of Arab States, according toThe New York Times.

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February 1979: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip wave from the royal Britannia yacht in Kuwait

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While aboard the royal yacht Britannia, the Queen andPrince Philipwaved farewell to the Emir of Kuwait and his ministers. The visit to Kuwait was the first leg of a six-part tour of Arab States, according toThe New York Times.

19of 41May 1979: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip sit on their thrones at the State Opening of ParliamentHulton Archive/GettyQueen ElizabethandPrince Philipsat on their thrones at the State Opening of Parliament in 1979.

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May 1979: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip sit on their thrones at the State Opening of Parliament

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Queen ElizabethandPrince Philipsat on their thrones at the State Opening of Parliament in 1979.

20of 41April 1982: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip share a kissGettyThe couple shared a quick kiss at the airport in Ottawa, Canada, beforeQueen Elizabethboarded a plane for London.

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April 1982: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip share a kiss

The couple shared a quick kiss at the airport in Ottawa, Canada, beforeQueen Elizabethboarded a plane for London.

21of 41October 1982: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip take a royal tour of Australia and the South PacificTim Graham/Getty ImagesThe royal couple paid a visit to the island of Bau, near Suva, Fiji, during their royal tour of Australia and the South Pacific.

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October 1982: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip take a royal tour of Australia and the South Pacific

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The royal couple paid a visit to the island of Bau, near Suva, Fiji, during their royal tour of Australia and the South Pacific.

22of 41July 23, 1986: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip ride in carriage on way to wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah FergusonDerek Hudson/GettyQueen Elizabethand her husband rode in the royal carriage on their way to Westminster Abbey for the wedding of their son Prince Andrew toSarah Ferguson.

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July 23, 1986: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip ride in carriage on way to wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson

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Queen Elizabethand her husband rode in the royal carriage on their way to Westminster Abbey for the wedding of their son Prince Andrew toSarah Ferguson.

23of 41December 1999: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate New Year’s Eve togetherTim Graham Picture Library/GettyThe couple ushered in the new millennium together on New Year’s Eve 1999.

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December 1999: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate New Year’s Eve together

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The couple ushered in the new millennium together on New Year’s Eve 1999.

24of 41July 2001: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip meet with George W. BushAnwar Hussein/GettyThe British royals met U.S. PresidentGeorge W. Bushand his wife Laura (not pictured) at Buckingham Palace.

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July 2001: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip meet with George W. Bush

The British royals met U.S. PresidentGeorge W. Bushand his wife Laura (not pictured) at Buckingham Palace.

25of 41August 2005: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip await the President of MaltaDavid Cheskin/PA Images/Getty ImagesQueen ElizabethandPrince Philipwaited to receive the President of Malta, Dr. Edward Fenech-Adami, and his wife, Mary, at Balmoral Castle.

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August 2005: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip await the President of Malta

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Queen ElizabethandPrince Philipwaited to receive the President of Malta, Dr. Edward Fenech-Adami, and his wife, Mary, at Balmoral Castle.

26of 41June 15, 2006: Prince Philip shares a laugh with Queen Elizabeth in honor of her 80th birthdayAvery Cunliffe/Photoshot/GettyThe couple shared a laugh together while attending a service at St. Paul’s Cathedral in celebration of theQueen’s 80th birthdayon June 15, 2006.

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June 15, 2006: Prince Philip shares a laugh with Queen Elizabeth in honor of her 80th birthday

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The couple shared a laugh together while attending a service at St. Paul’s Cathedral in celebration of theQueen’s 80th birthdayon June 15, 2006.

27of 41November 2007: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate their diamond wedding anniversaryTim Graham/GettyThe duo revisited Broadlands, their honeymoon destination, to mark theirdiamond wedding anniversary(60 years!). They looked very much in love while posing for photos on the grounds. Broadlands was once home toPrince Philip’s uncle, Earl Mountbatton.

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November 2007: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary

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The duo revisited Broadlands, their honeymoon destination, to mark theirdiamond wedding anniversary(60 years!). They looked very much in love while posing for photos on the grounds. Broadlands was once home toPrince Philip’s uncle, Earl Mountbatton.

28of 41April 2014: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip bid farewell to Irish President Michael D. HigginsLeon Neal-WPA Pool/GettyThe couple laughed while bidding farewell to Irish President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina at the end of their official visit to Windsor Castle.

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April 2014: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip bid farewell to Irish President Michael D. Higgins

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The couple laughed while bidding farewell to Irish President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina at the end of their official visit to Windsor Castle.

29of 41December 2016: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip attend an event with Prince William and Kate MiddletonMEGAQueen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince William andKate Middletongot all dolled up to attend the Queen’s Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace.

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December 2016: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip attend an event with Prince William and Kate Middleton

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Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince William andKate Middletongot all dolled up to attend the Queen’s Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace.

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April 2017: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip feed an elephant

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Queen ElizabethandPrince Philipfed elephant Donna during the opening of the new Centre for Elephant Care atZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

31of 41June 2018: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip attend the Royal Windsor Cup polo matchQueen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.Antony Jones/Getty ImagesAlthough Philipretired from royal dutyin 2017, he often joined his wife for special outings, such as 2018’s Royal Windsor Cup polo match.

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June 2018: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip attend the Royal Windsor Cup polo match

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Although Philipretired from royal dutyin 2017, he often joined his wife for special outings, such as 2018’s Royal Windsor Cup polo match.

32of 41June 2020: Queen Elizabeth poses for portrait next to Prince Philip for his 99th birthdayQueen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.Steve Parsons/Press Association via GettyBuckingham Palace shared arare photo of the Duke of EdinburghwithQueen Elizabethto mark his 99th birthday on June 10, 2020.

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June 2020: Queen Elizabeth poses for portrait next to Prince Philip for his 99th birthday

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Buckingham Palace shared arare photo of the Duke of EdinburghwithQueen Elizabethto mark his 99th birthday on June 10, 2020.

33of 41November 2020: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversaryQueen and Duke of Edinburgh on Their 73rd Wedding Anniversary.Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesThe Queen and Prince Philip celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary with a homemade anniversary card from great-grandchildrenPrince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis.

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November 2020: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary

Queen and Duke of Edinburgh on Their 73rd Wedding Anniversary.Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The Queen and Prince Philip celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary with a homemade anniversary card from great-grandchildrenPrince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis.

34of 41April 9, 2021: Queen Elizabeth announces the death of husband Prince PhilipOn April 9, 2021,Prince Philip died at the age of 99.Buckingham Palace issued the following statement: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness ThePrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.“The couple wasmarried for over seven decades, maintaining the longest royal marriage in history. It would have been the couple’s 74th anniversary on Nov. 20, 2022.

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April 9, 2021: Queen Elizabeth announces the death of husband Prince Philip

On April 9, 2021,Prince Philip died at the age of 99.

Buckingham Palace issued the following statement: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness ThePrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.”

The couple wasmarried for over seven decades, maintaining the longest royal marriage in history. It would have been the couple’s 74th anniversary on Nov. 20, 2022.

35of 41September 2021: Prince Harry calls Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip the “most adorable couple"A few months after Prince Philip’s death in April 2021, his grandson Prince Harry reflected on the “incredible bond” the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh shared in the BBC One documentary in the new documentaryPrince Philip: The Royal Family Remembers.“The two of them together were just the most adorable couple,” the Duke of Sussex said. “To me, knowing the cheekiness of him and knowing that behind what the world sees you have two individuals who were very much in love and both, from a very young age, have dedicated their life to service — that is an incredible bond between two people.”

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September 2021: Prince Harry calls Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip the “most adorable couple”

A few months after Prince Philip’s death in April 2021, his grandson Prince Harry reflected on the “incredible bond” the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh shared in the BBC One documentary in the new documentaryPrince Philip: The Royal Family Remembers.

“The two of them together were just the most adorable couple,” the Duke of Sussex said. “To me, knowing the cheekiness of him and knowing that behind what the world sees you have two individuals who were very much in love and both, from a very young age, have dedicated their life to service — that is an incredible bond between two people.”

36of 41October 2021: Queen Elizabeth speaks about Prince Philip for first time since his deathFor the first time since his death in April 2021,Queen Elizabethspoke about her late husband in her address at the opening ceremony for the sixth session of the Scottish Parliament in October 2021.“I have spoken before of my deep and abiding affection for this wonderful country, and of the many happy memoriesPrince Philipand I always held of our time here,” the Queen said in her speech. “It is often said that it is the people that make a place, and there are few places where this is truer than in Scotland, as we have seen in recent times.”

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October 2021: Queen Elizabeth speaks about Prince Philip for first time since his death

For the first time since his death in April 2021,Queen Elizabethspoke about her late husband in her address at the opening ceremony for the sixth session of the Scottish Parliament in October 2021.

“I have spoken before of my deep and abiding affection for this wonderful country, and of the many happy memoriesPrince Philipand I always held of our time here,” the Queen said in her speech. “It is often said that it is the people that make a place, and there are few places where this is truer than in Scotland, as we have seen in recent times.”

37of 41November 2021: Queen Elizabeth sits beside photo of Prince Philip in a videoThe Queenhonored her late husband’s fight for climate changein a video addressed to the attendees at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. In the recorded speech from Windsor Castle, the monarch championed the crusadePrince Philippassed down to his children and grandchildren.“The impact of the environment on human progress was a subject close to the heart of my dear late husband,” said the Queen, who was sitting next to a photo of the Duke of Edinburgh and wearing a brooch that is thought to have been a wedding gift.She added, “It is a source of great pride to me that the leading role my husband played in encouraging people to protect our fragile planet lives on through the work of our eldest son, Charles, and his eldest son, William. I could not be more proud of them.”

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November 2021: Queen Elizabeth sits beside photo of Prince Philip in a video

The Queenhonored her late husband’s fight for climate changein a video addressed to the attendees at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. In the recorded speech from Windsor Castle, the monarch championed the crusadePrince Philippassed down to his children and grandchildren.

“The impact of the environment on human progress was a subject close to the heart of my dear late husband,” said the Queen, who was sitting next to a photo of the Duke of Edinburgh and wearing a brooch that is thought to have been a wedding gift.

She added, “It is a source of great pride to me that the leading role my husband played in encouraging people to protect our fragile planet lives on through the work of our eldest son, Charles, and his eldest son, William. I could not be more proud of them.”

38of 41December 2021: Queen Elizabeth pays tribute to Prince Philip for ChristmasWith the broadcast of herChristmas Day speech,Queen Elizabethpaid tribute to her late husband. She wore the same sapphire chrysanthemum brooch that she wore for a photocall on her honeymoon in 1947 and when the couple celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary in 2007. She also sat beside a picture of her andPrince Philipfrom an anniversary celebration at Broadlands Country House.The annual holiday tradition was the first the Queen spent without her husband. “She’ll be missing his companionship deeply,” asource close to her saidat the time.

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December 2021: Queen Elizabeth pays tribute to Prince Philip for Christmas

With the broadcast of herChristmas Day speech,Queen Elizabethpaid tribute to her late husband. She wore the same sapphire chrysanthemum brooch that she wore for a photocall on her honeymoon in 1947 and when the couple celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary in 2007. She also sat beside a picture of her andPrince Philipfrom an anniversary celebration at Broadlands Country House.

The annual holiday tradition was the first the Queen spent without her husband. “She’ll be missing his companionship deeply,” asource close to her saidat the time.

39of 41April 21, 2022: Queen Elizabeth spends her last birthday in Prince Philip’s favorite placeBuckingham Palace confirmed thatQueen Elizabethwouldcommemorate her 96th birthdayin a special place her late husband cherished: Sandringham estate in Norfolk. The palace told PEOPLE that the Queen would be spending her birthday privately.While the British monarch spent most of her time at Buckingham Palace in London, fulfilling her royal duties,Prince Philipretreated to the five-bedroom Wood Farm home on the Sandringham estate. He would engage in activities like carriage driving and painting there. Sandringham “has a fantastic outlook from the front across the amazing landscaped gardens,” former bodyguard Ken Wharfe told PEOPLE in the winter issueRoyals.“She doesn’t have to be monarch there,” added another former staffer. “She can be Elizabeth rather than the Queen.”

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April 21, 2022: Queen Elizabeth spends her last birthday in Prince Philip’s favorite place

Buckingham Palace confirmed thatQueen Elizabethwouldcommemorate her 96th birthdayin a special place her late husband cherished: Sandringham estate in Norfolk. The palace told PEOPLE that the Queen would be spending her birthday privately.

While the British monarch spent most of her time at Buckingham Palace in London, fulfilling her royal duties,Prince Philipretreated to the five-bedroom Wood Farm home on the Sandringham estate. He would engage in activities like carriage driving and painting there. Sandringham “has a fantastic outlook from the front across the amazing landscaped gardens,” former bodyguard Ken Wharfe told PEOPLE in the winter issueRoyals.

“She doesn’t have to be monarch there,” added another former staffer. “She can be Elizabeth rather than the Queen.”

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September 2022: Queen Elizabeth is laid to rest next to Prince Philip

An officialstate funeral was held at Westminster Abbeybefore acommittal service in St. George’s Chapelat Windsor Castle. Prince Phillip, who died in April 2021, will be moved from the Royal Vault beneath the chapel, where he was temporarily interred, and put beside his wife, according toThe Telegraph.

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August 26, 2024: Queen Elizabeth wasn’t able to be at Prince Philip’s bedside before he died

“The nurse called the Duke’s valet and the Queen’s page, Paul Whybrew, for help — and he died before the Queen could be called,” Brandreth wrote. “The Queen wasn’t yet up. And she wasn’t called until after a doctor had come and pronounced the Duke dead.”

source: people.com