The Queen and Prince Philip celebrate 69th wedding anniversary: Their love story in pictures

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Emmy Griffiths
Emmy GriffithsEntertainment Editor
November 19, 2016
Philip Tomalin and Elizabeth II standing in formal attire in a grand room.© Photo: Rex

A rare photo of the engaged couple, taken at Buckingham Palace shortly before their grand wedding ceremony in 1947.

Elizabeth II and Philip Tomalin smiling in formal attire, standing close together.© Photo: Getty Images

The Queen and Prince Philip are all smiles as they pose together shortly after announcing their engagement at Buckingham Palace. 

Philip Tomalin and Elizabeth II walking down the aisle, dressed in formal wedding attire.© Photo: Getty Images

The happy newly-wed couple are pictured together at Buckingham Palace after their wedding at Westminster Abbey in 1947.

Philip Tomalin and Elizabeth II walking together, smiling, dressed in formal attire.© Photo: Getty Images

The newly married royal couple smile at each other during a walk on their honeymoon at Broadlands, Romsey, Hampshire in 1947.

Elizabeth II and a man sit on a bench, reading a magazine together.© Photo: Getty Images

Prince Philip leans over the Queen's shoulder as they look at their wedding photos together while on their honeymoon. 

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip wave from a balcony in formal attire.© Photo: Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth II waves with her husband on her Coronation day from the balcony of Buckingham Palace in 1952. 

Prince Philip holds a young Prince Charles, while Elizabeth II holds a baby. They stand in a garden.© Photo: Getty Images

The couple smile and play with their young children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, back in August 1951. 

Black and white photo of Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and their two children smiling and leaning out of a window.© Photo: Getty Images

The royal couple look out of the window with a young Prince Charles and Princess Anne. 

Elizabeth II and Philip Tomalin standing by a white horse, smiling and talking.© Photo: Getty Images

The pair stroke a horse while visiting a farm on the Balmoral estate in 1972, their Silver Wedding anniversary year. 

Elizabeth II and Charles, Prince of Wales with family in formal attire in a living room.© Photo: Getty Images

The royal couple with their four children; Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Prince Charles in 1972.

Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II visit a market, engaging with vendors and a family.© Photo: PA

The couple laugh over a toddler's Union Jack hat during a visit market stalls in Kingston town centre during her Majesty's Golden Jubilee visit to West London.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Elizabeth II, and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on a balcony, all looking up.© Photo: PA

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh watch the Trooping of the Colour with their grandson, Prince William. 

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Queen Elizabeth II seated with two other women, all smiling.© Photo: Getty Images

The royal pair show their Team GB spirit as they watch the England vs Wales women's hockey match for the 20th Commonwealth Games in 2014. 

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Queen Elizabeth II sitting together, smiling, at an event.© Photo: Getty Images

The Queen and Prince Philip laugh together as they attend the Highland Games at Braemar with Prince Charles in 2012. 

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Queen Elizabeth II stand together, smiling, in a garden setting.© Photo: Getty Images

The couple still look very much in love while celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary in 2007 while taking a walk at Broadlands in Hampshire. 

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, smiling in formal attire.© Photo: Getty Images

The couple share a laugh as they said goodbye to the Irish President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina at Windsor Castle in 2014. 

Queen Elizabeth II in a floral dress and hat, smiling and conversing with a man in a suit.© Photo: Getty Images

The couple chat animatedly to each other during a visit to Durban, South Africa in the 1990s. 

Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II seated under a blanket, surrounded by onlookers.© Photo: Getty Images

The Queen and Prince Philip share a blanket in 2015 as they watch the Braemar Gathering in Scotland, an annual gathering in Cairngorms National Park. 

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, standing side by side, smiling.© Photo: Getty Images

The Queen and Prince Philip pose for a portrait at Windsor castle to celebrate her Majesty's 90th birthday. 

Prince Charles, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Elizabeth II with children on balcony.© Photo: Getty Images

The Queen and Prince Philip surrounded by family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace while celebrate her Majesty's 90th birthday in June, 2016. 

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