Royal romance: Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth's love story

Gillian Wolski

·Lifestyle & Entertainment Producer

9 April 2021 at 7:28 am

Royal romance: Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth's love story

They were just teens when they met and not much older when they wed but Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth’s love story lasted the test of time — over 70 years, actually.

While the couple faced many bumps along the way, their enduring affection and respect for one another remained the unbreakable backbone of what was the longest marriage in the history of the British royal family.

From their giddy young days to their odd nicknames and many milestones, we recap the major moments in Philip and Elizabeth’s relationship.

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