13 things you didn’t know about Queen Elizabeth II’s marriage

In 2007, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh became the first couple in the royal family to celebrate their Diamond Wedding anniversary (60 years), according to the royal family’s official website. In 2017, they went even further, becoming the first couple in the royal family to celebrate their Platinum anniversary (70 years). Prince Philip has said the secret to their marital happiness is his ability to make his wife laugh.

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In 2009, Prince Philip became the longest-serving British consort (companion to a monarch). Before that, the record was held by Queen Charlotte, the consort of King George III.

Royal biographer Gyles Brandreth, who has enjoyed “privileged access” to the Queen and Prince for research purposes, has stated that the couple believes in the “stoic values” of their generation, and therefore are rarely seen holding hands or otherwise “publicly displaying affection” – despite their closeness.

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Separate bedrooms is, at least in England, simply a common way of setting up a household where space allows such luxury. “You don’t want to be bothered with snoring or someone flinging a leg around,” explained Lady Hicks to the Express UK. “It is lovely to be able to choose.” These are the 16 things that will happen when Queen Elizabeth II dies.

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Source: RD.com