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November 1947
- In 1946, Philip asked King George VI for his daughter's hand in marriage. The king agreed but only if they postponed the announcement until Elizabeth turned 21, in April 1947. In post-World War II, the Royal engagement was a great cause for celebration. They were married in Westminster Abbey, in the heart of London, in November 1947.
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3 days ago · Philip and Elizabeth were married in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey, recorded and broadcast by BBC radio to 200 million people around the world. [50] In post-war Britain, it was unacceptable for any of Philip's German relations, including his three surviving sisters, to be invited to the wedding.
Sep 4, 2024 · Philip Mountbatten was created duke of Edinburgh, and after the wedding she was known officially as H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth, the Duchess of Edinburgh. The wedding service was conducted by the archbishop of Canterbury, assisted by the archbishop of York and the dean of Westminster.
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Sep 6, 2024 · When it comes to love stories, the tale of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip is one for the ages. It started in the 1930s and blossomed into a marriage that endured for more than 70 years, with the Queen famously describing her husband as her ‘strength and stay’.
Sep 3, 2024 · Prince Philip, who by now had been made Duke of Edinburgh, departed Kensington Palace with his best man, David Mountbatten, the Marquess of Milford Haven. At 11.30 am on Thursday, November 20, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip were married in Westminster Abbey.
Sep 4, 2024 · The venue was Westminster Abbey, where William’s grandparents Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were married (November 20, 1947) and where his mother’s funeral service was held (1997).
Sep 13, 2024 · Prince Philip's marriage to Princess Elizabeth In July 1947 the engagement of Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten to Princess Elizabeth was announced. Four months later, on 20 November, they were married in Westminster Abbey.
