Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's 70th anniversary: Their royal romance in photos

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November 21, 2017
Elizabeth II in a wedding gown stands next to a man in military uniform on a stage.
Throughout official events and family occasions, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip have seemed to enjoy a blissful and meaningful marriage. Though they rarely discuss their relationship with the press, the Queen did say of her husband in 2012: "Prince Philip is, I believe, well known for declining compliments of any kind. But throughout [my reign] he has been a constant strength and guide." Then Princess Elizabeth, the future monarch and Prince Philip married at Westminster Abbey on November 20, 1947. Here the royal newlyweds are pictured in their official photo, taken at Buckingham Palace.Photo: Getty Images
Black and white photo of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II smiling and standing close together in a garden.
Princess Elizabeth and Philip go for a romantic stroll during their honeymoon at Broadlands, Romsey, Hampshire in 1947.Photo: Getty Images
Black and white photo of Queen Elizabeth II and Philip Tomalin seated in chairs, conversing.
The couple gaze adoringly at each other as they attend the Royal Horse Show at Windsor in 1949.Photo: Getty Images
A man and woman, both smiling, dance together at an event. They are surrounded by other dancers.
The Duke of Edinburgh cuts a rug with his wife at a square dance held in their honor in Ottawa, Canada on Oct. 17, 1951.Photo: Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth II with Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and their children on a balcony.
Queen Elizabeth II is seen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after her Coronation ceremony in 1952 with (left to right); Prince Charles, Princess Anne and her beloved husband, Prince Philip, watching on.Photo: Getty Images
Two people in formal attire sit in chairs, watching a performance. Performers in traditional costumes stand behind them.
Prince Philip whispers to his wife as traditional Susu dancers entertain them during an official visit to Port Loko, Sierra Leone in 1964.Photo: Getty Images
Elizabeth II and Philip Tomalin smiling at an event, dressed in formal attire.
The royal pair are pictured beaming as they arrive at the Manoel Theatre in Valleta, Malta in 1967.Photo: Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth II in a blue gown and tiara, dancing with Prince Philip at a formal event.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip dance at a state ball during a Commonwealth Visit to Malta in 1967.Photo: Getty Images
Philip Tomalin sits on a vehicle, pointing, while a woman with binoculars stands beside him.
The Duke of Edinburgh is seated on the roof of a Land Rover, pointing out competitors to his wife, who is watching through binoculars, at the 1968 Badminton Horse Trials.Photo: Getty Images
Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II sitting at a table, smiling and dressed in formal attire.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip attend a State banquet in 1970.Photo: Getty Images
Black and white image of Elizabeth II on a horse with several people around her.
The Queen and Prince Philip stop for a chat while riding horseback in Windsor Great Park in 1971.Photo: Getty Images
Black and white photo of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, and other family members seated on a couch.
Queen Elizabeth II and Philip are pictured with their children (left to right): Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince Edward, Prince Andrew and Princess Anne, celebrating their silver wedding anniversary at Buckingham Palace in 1972.Photo: Getty Images
Elizabeth II stands in a garden, wearing a patterned blouse, looking through a window at a man.
In 1972, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip pay a visit to a greenhouse at the Balmoral estate in Scotland.Photo: Getty Images
Philip Tomalin in a red uniform holds a hat while standing by a horse, facing a woman in a white coat.
Queen Elizabeth ll encourages her husband as he takes part in a carriage driving competition at the Windsor Horse Show in May 1974.
Queen Elizabeth II in pink dress and hat, receiving a bell from a military officer.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip admire a silver bell on the occasion of Her Majesty's Silver Jubilee in 1977.Photo: Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth II smiling in formal attire with a man in uniform.
Queen Elizabeth II steals a glance at Prince Philip at a garter ceremony at Windsor Castle in the early 1980s.Photo: Getty Images
Elizabeth II, wearing a pink hat and white gloves, sits between two men on wooden chairs, smiling.
The royal couple are spotted laughing together on a visit to Tuvalu in the South Pacific in 1982.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip stand by a car, looking at a map.
The Queen and Prince Philip are seen chatting together during the 1982 The Royal Windsor Horse Show.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip standing in a grand room, dressed in formal attire.
The Queen and her husband pose for their 40th wedding anniversary portrait in 1987.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in formal attire, smiling.
Queen Elizabeth ll and Prince Philip chat during the Gulf Parade in London in June 1991.Photo: Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth II in an orange coat and black hat, being kissed on the cheek by a man in a black suit.
To usher in the new millennium, Prince Philip plants a kiss on his wife during the New Year’s Eve celebration at the Millennium Dome in 1999.Photo: Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth II in teal coat and hat stands next to a guard in red uniform.
Queen Elizabeth ll gets a fit of the giggles as she walks past her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who is standing to attention in his uniform and bearskin hat at Buckingham Palace in 2003.Photo: Getty Images
Elizabeth II and Prince Philip stand holding hands, dressed in ceremonial attire at a formal event.
Queen Elizabeth ll and Prince Philip hold hands at the State Opening of Parliament on November 15, 2006 in London.Photo: Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, walking together in a garden.
The Duke of Edinburgh escorts his wife for a walk at their honeymoon spot Broadlands in 2007 as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.Photo: Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth II in a pink suit and hat, standing next to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in a beige suit.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip attend the launch of the Queen's Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace on Oct. 9, 2013.Photo: Getty Images
Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II seated, wrapped in a blanket, at an event.
In 2015, the royal couple shared a blanket at the Braemar Gathering at The Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park in Scotland.Photo: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
A man in a suit assists a woman in a blue coat and hat, with another woman in a black hat nearby. Military officers stand in formation behind them.
In Malta in November 2015, Prince Philip gallantly helps the Queen step down from a platform as she prepares to inspect a Guard of Honor at Luqa airport.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, smiling in formal attire.
The lifelong loves posed together for the Queen's 90th birthday portrait, snapped by Annie Leibovitz at Windsor Castle, in 2016.Photo: Annie Leibovitz/Buckingham Palace via Getty Images
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