It was relatively short and succinct, as her speeches usually are.
On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth followed.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philipsrelationshipwas one of love, respect, and long-lasting admiration.
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace shortly before their wedding in 1947.
From then, its said, the young royal never thought of anybody else.
The two began to exchange letters throughout the war years.
Upon his return from the Pacific theater in 1946, his relationship with Queen Elizabeth blossomed.
Its presumed that he proposed that June, on the grounds of Balmoral.
Despite his stately title, there was originally some resistance to the marriage from the crown.
But Elizabeth was insistent.
A formal announcement was made in July 1947, bearing Philips new Anglicized last name: Mountbatten.
Months later, he renounced his right to the Greek and Danish thrones.
That November, they wed in front of 2,000 people at Westminster Abbey.
One day Lilibet will be queen and he will be consort.
Thats much harder than being a king, but I think hes the man for the job.
Prince Philip, undoubtedly, thought he had more time before his wife became queen and he consort.
The young couple lived for a few years in Malta, where Philip was stationed.
They had two children, Charles and Anne.
But King George fell ill, then grew sicker and died in 1952.
That, for Philip, was easier said than done.
Accounts during the 1950s and 60s paint Philip as a man adrift with alleged affairs and anger.
He was unsure of his place, his role, his life.
But eventually, he found his way, crafting his own legacy while steadfastly supporting his wife.
Turns out King George was right: He was, indeed, the man for his job.
