Prince Philip and Queen Elizabethwere married on Nov. 20, 1947.
Elizabeth and Philip themselves are distant cousins, both being the great-great-grandchildren of Queen Victoria (viaBrides).
“She never looked at anyone else” (viaTown & Country).
Their marriage has been written about more times than one could count.
The pair remained close throughout their decades together.
“The Queen feels the Duke has earned a proper retirement.
