Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip

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Philip and Elizabeth's love story started when the two met at

Philip and Elizabeth's love story started when the two met at

the wedding of Philip’s cousin, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark to Elizabeth’s uncle, Prince George, Duke of Kent in 1934. Princess Elizabeth was only 13-years-old at the time but she fell in love with the prince and they started to write letters to each other.
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As the princess grew up, Philip would visit the family at

As the princess grew up, Philip would visit the family at

their many homes, keeping in close contact with all of them. But King George and Queen Elizabeth didn't want to allow their 17-year-old daughter to have a suitor. But it didnt stop the couple. A secret engagement between the two took place in 1946 without even consulting Elizabeth's parents. Only on 9 July 1947, their engagement was officially announced.
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Both Elizabeth and Philip don't believe in showing public displays of

Both Elizabeth and Philip don't believe in showing public displays of

affection. But they still love each other. Their love story has stood the test of time. They have been married for 73 years now.
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Philip was born in Greece, into the Greek and Danish royal

Philip was born in Greece, into the Greek and Danish royal

families. After being educated in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, he joined the British Royal Navy in 1939.
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Elizabeth was born in Mayfair, London, as the first child of

Elizabeth was born in Mayfair, London, as the first child of

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Her father ascended the throne on the abdication of his brother King Edward VIII in 1936, from which time she was the heir presumptive. She was educated privately at home. During the Second World War, she began to undertake public duties serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service.