Queen Elizabeth II and Philip were married on November 20, 1947 at Westminster Abbey in London, England. The 2000 guests at the wedding included many royals, Noel Coward, Beatrice Lillie. They became secretly engaged in 1946. Because of her age, her family at first opposed her marriage to Philip, but relented. Their engagement was officially announced on July 9, 1947.
Queen Elizabeth II engagement ring |
The couple received over 2,500 wedding presents from around
the world and around 10,000 telegrams of congratulations. The nine-foot high,
four-tier wedding cake, was made with ingredients given by Australian Girl
Guides. Her platinum engagement ring had a large square diamond with smaller diamonds on either side. The diamonds came from Philip's mother's tiara.
Charles Philip a Prince of Wales: Born November 14, 1948 |
Charles
Philip a Prince of Wales: Born November 14,
1948 at Buckingham Palace. Charles has two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry from his
marriage to Lady Diana Spencer. Prince Charles is currently married to Camilla
Parker-Bowles.
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