The Queen and Prince Philip to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary in private – Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/thequeen/the-queen-and-prince-philip-to-celebrate-their-70th-wedding-anniversary-in-private-90291)
I think this important anniversary, (and a 70th wedding anniversary is still quite rare,) is going to be celebrated quietly with just the family around, because of Prince Philip's health. IMO he probably would find standing or even sitting for long period's of time in dank November weather pretty debilitating if there were any outdoor celebrations. The Remembrance Day ceremony was probably tiring enough. Ditto for any dinners to which foreign royals could have been invited, though probably most will send congratulations.
Queen hosts a VERY select do for 70th wedding anniversary: Her Majesty and Prince Philip will celebrate with a dinner party at Windsor Castle
Queen hosts a very select do for 70th wedding anniversary | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-5022549/Queen-hosts-select-70th-wedding-anniversary.html)
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Queen and Prince Philip won't publicly mark 70th wedding anniversary for a very sad reason
Queen and Prince Philip won?t publicly mark 70th wedding anniversary for a very sad reason | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/871902/Queen-Prince-Philip-70th-wedding-anniversary-celebrations)
The loss of longtime friends when you are very old is sad, but the couple at least have their family around them, not just descendants but also nieces like Sarah Chatto, whom the Queen is reportedly very fond of. Some of Philip's nieces and nephews from the German side of the family might come over for the anniversary. I'm sure they'll enjoy their anniversary dinner. 70 years married is quite an achievement.
The day drab post-war Britain burst into joy: ROBERT HARDMAN on the amazing story behind The Queen and Prince Philip's wedding ahead of their 70th anniversary
Story behind The Queen and Prince Philip's wedding | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5025701/The-day-drab-post-war-Britain-burst-joy.html)
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Queen and Prince Philip anniversary: The day Britain celebrated royal wedding 70 years ago
Queen and Prince Philip anniversary: The day Britain celebrated royal wedding 70 years ago | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/872316/Queen-Prince-Philip-70th-wedding-anniversary-celebrations-royal-family-news)
New book about Philip and Elizabeth by Ingrid Seward to be published.
My Husband and I: The Inside Story of 70 Years of the Royal Marriage: Ingrid Seward: 9781471159558: Amazon.com: Books (https://www.amazon.com/My-Husband-Inside-Story-Marriage/dp/1471159558/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509407851&sr=8-1&keywords=ingrid+seward)
Queen and Prince Philip: Other royal couples who have reached 70 years of marriage
Queen and Prince Philip: Royal couples who have reached 70 years of marriage | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/873733/Queen-Elizabeth-Prince-Philip-marriage-70-years-royal-couples-wedding-70-anniversary)
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's Secret to Weathering Turmoil Through 70 Years of Marriage
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's 70th Anniversary Cover Story (http://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-and-prince-philips-secret-to-weathering-tensions-and-turmoil-through-70-years-of-marriage/)
If a marriage does enter temporary stormy waters it's probably nice to have different engagements each day to absorb one, quite a few residences with many rooms and huge estates outside to escape into on time off and holidays. Not to mention the Britannia to take one partner away for several months at a time.
Tell me about it :goodpost: If you are fighting in a crowded council estate house, the chances are that things are going to get pretty ugly but if it takes you days to reach certain rooms of the home; you can keep out of each other's way. Anne did just that with Mark Phillips.
70 years, 70 pictures: The Queen & Prince Philip?s marriage ? Part One ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/thequeen/70-years-70-pictures-the-queen-prince-philips-marriage-part-one-91327)
70 years, 70 pictures: The Queen & Prince Philip?s marriage- Part Two ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/thequeen/70-years-70-pictures-the-queen-prince-philips-marriage-part-two-91594)
Excellent photo galleries from their 70 year marriage. :Jen:
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New 70th anniversary portrait released.
BREAKING: New portrait of The Queen and Prince Philip released for their platinum wedding anniversary ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/thequeen/breaking-new-portrait-of-the-queen-and-prince-philip-released-for-their-platinum-wedding-anniversary-91805)
Seventy years together. What an achievement! And Britain and the world has completely changed since their wedding day, but these two have just kept on keeping on. Hope they have a marvellous day. Interesting that they were photographed between the portraits of King George III and Queen Charlotte who were married for 57 years, even if George was insane for the last ten of those.
They look rather sweet but I am kinda disappointed to learn about the things that the queen put up with (if the rumors are to be believed). Just goes to show that no matter how high you are, there is always someone trying to pull you down.
The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor: Royal Flashback of the Day: Queen Elizabeth II's Wedding Gown (http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2017/11/royal-flashback-of-day-queen-elizabeth.html)
The Look of Love! Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Share 70th Anniversary Photo
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Share 70th Anniversary Photo | PEOPLE.com (http://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-prince-philip-70th-anniversary-photo/)
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http://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/12017112024926/royal-wedding-queen-elizabeth-prince-philip
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The Queen, 91, enjoys horse ride ahead of 70th wedding anniversary
The Queen enjoys horse ride before 70th wedding anniversary (https://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2017112044142/the-queen-horse-riding-windsor/)
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'They laugh together': Royal biographer says humour is the secret to the Queen and Prince Philip's 70-year marriage (and reveals Her Majesty is a 'wonderful mimic')
The secret to the Queen and Prince Phillip's marriage | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5100365/The-secret-Queen-Prince-Phillip-s-marriage.html)
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Seven decades of platinum portraits: As the Queen and Prince Philip celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary, Getty archivist charts their marriage with his pick of the couple's most memorable images
Getty archivist's favourite photos of Queen and Philip | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5093433/Getty-archivist-s-favourite-photos-Queen-Philip.html)
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Duke's mischievous look of utter devotion... and a picture of love: Three new portraits of the Queen and Philip are released for their 70th anniversary as unseen colour images show how it all began
Anniversary portraits of Queen and Prince Philip released | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5097929/Anniversary-portraits-Queen-Prince-Philip-released.html)
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New portraits released for Queen's platinum anniversary
New portraits released for Queen's platinum anniversary - BBC News (http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-42044916)
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Queen and Philip honoured as Westminster Abbey?s same bells chime 70 years after wedding
Queen and Prince Philip wedding anniversary - Westminster Abbey bells ring out | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/881886/Queen-Elizabeth-Prince-Philip-wedding-anniversary-Westminster-Abbey-bells-ring)
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Queen and Prince Philip in pictures: Wedding photographs to mark 70th anniversary TODAY
Queen and Prince Philip in pictures: Wedding photos 70 years ago | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/881819/Queen-Prince-Philip-pictures-wedding-photographs-70th-anniversary-photos)
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Queen & Philip wedding anniversary: REVEALED - How Philip reacted to permission to marry
Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip anniversary - Words of Duke after permission to marry | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/881174/Queen-Elizabeth-Prince-Philip-wedding-anniversary-latest-Queen-news)
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Buckingham Palace releases new images of Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to mark platinum anniversary
Buckingham Palace releases new images of Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to mark platinum anniversary - ITV News (http://www.itv.com/news/2017-11-18/buckingham-palace-releases-new-image-of-queen-and-duke-of-edinburgh-to-mark-platinum-anniversary/)
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, 70th wedding anniversary
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, 70th wedding anniversary | NEWMYROYALS & HOLLYWOOD FASHION (http://www.newmyroyals.com/2017/11/queen-elizabeth-and-prince-philip-70th.html)
Great royal marriages can't be rated just by longevity IMO. Case in point: Victoria and Albert (who died prematurely).
Re: Philip's reaction to giving blessing seems to be contradicted by Crawfie's first hand account. Philip and Elizabeth wanted to get engaged in 1946. The King and Queen told them they needed to wait a year and the Princess and her sister were to join their parents on a major royal tour in 1947 (earlier). There would be a separation from Philip. Philip and Elizabeth were reported by Crawfie to be 'very unhappy and disappointed.' Elizabeth and George were not all that sold on Philip to begin with. The couple did agree to wait a year. But it was not the joyous occasion in Fall 1946 when they were told to wait.
Prince Philip?s German relatives arrive at Windsor Castle for Platinum Anniversary celebrations ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/dukeofedinburgh/prince-philips-german-reletives-arrive-at-windsor-castle-for-platinum-anniversary-celebrations-91941)
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The Duke of Edinburgh had relatives from Germany join him and The Queen at Windsor Castle this week as the couple celebrate 70 years of marriage.
On the day of their anniversary, Prince Philip was pictured carriage riding in the grounds of Windsor Castle alongside his nephew Maximilian, Margrave of Baden, and the Margrave?s brother, Prince Ludwig of Baden.
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The Duke of Kent, Earl and Countess of St. Andrews, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry are photographed arriving at Windsor Castle for the anniversary dinner.
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William and Harry join Kate for Queen's 70th anniversary | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5101469/William-Harry-join-Kate-Queen-s-70th-anniversary.html)
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Oh good Lord the DM can scarcely recognize and correctly identify any of the Queen's cousins apart from the DoK! :blink: Great photos but terrible reporting IMO.
Before the wedding, Elizabeth and Philip got engaged. I like the following picture:
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/19/22/4682FB1300000578-5097929-image-a-10_1511131427047.jpg
Pregnant Kate Middleton Borrows the Queen?s Pearl Choker Once Also Worn by Princess Diana
Kate Middleton Borrows Queen's Necklace That Princess Di Also Wore | PEOPLE.com (http://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-borrows-queen-pearl-choker-once-also-worn-by-princess-diana/)
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All the Details of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip?s 70th Anniversary Party
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip 70th Wedding Anniversary Party | PEOPLE.com (http://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-prince-philip-70th-anniversary-party/)
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Duchess of Cambridge wears Queen's pearls as royal family gather to celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
Duchess of Cambridge wears Queen's pearls as royal family gather to celebrate 70th wedding anniversary (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/21/duchess-cambridge-wears-queens-pearls-royal-family-gather-celebrate/)
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Queen wedding anniversary: Prince William & Duchess of Cambridge arrive for family dinner
Queen and Philip joined by Prince William & Duchess of Cambridge for anniversary dinner | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/882089/Queen-Prince-Philip-wedding-anniversary-Prince-William-Kate-Middleton-windsor-castle)
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Queen presents Duke of Edinburgh with honour to mark platinum wedding anniversary
Queen presents Duke of Edinburgh with honour to mark platinum wedding anniversary - ITV News (http://www.itv.com/news/2017-11-20/queen-presents-duke-of-edinburgh-with-honour-to-mark-platinum-wedding-anniversary/)
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate their 70th anniversary - CBS News (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/queen-elizabeth-prince-philip-70th-anniversary/)
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Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip mark 70th anniversary with new portraits
Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip's mark 70th anniversary with new portraits - CNN (http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/20/europe/queen-elizabeth-new-portraits/index.html)
Nice that Kate is wearing loans from the Queen and from Diana's jewel box. That leaves me wondering though just how much of Diana's jewellery has been put aside for Harry's bride so she's not totally reliant on loans from the Queen (and later Camilla). Precious little probably apart from her Cartier watch and Meghan's already got that brand. Because William married years before, Kate has probably received the lion's share, IMO, as well as the engagement ring.
I've been wondering the same
@Curryong so I've tried to do an inventory of Kate's jewelry that can be traced back to Diana. I've found only two pieces so far: the engagement ring and a pair of drop sapphire earrings that appear to have been modified from Diana's original pair.
http://hrhduchesskate.blogspot.com/p/jewellery.html-This was my source and it appears to be fairly accurate in regards to the Diana pieces. (Blog hasn't been updated lately, but I have yet to see any other Diana related pieces on Kate in recent years.)
So that would leave besides the watch the other substantial pieces that Charles gave to her during their marriage: ie: emerald bracelet and the sentimental pieces: gold and diamond heart necklace given after William's birth. It is my understanding that any BRF loans and gifts given from foreign heads of state were returned after the divorce.
It seems to me that there are still other pieces that were gifted to or purchased for Diana that have not been seen in over twenty years that could be: 1. Held for Harry's wife. 2. Held for both of the brothers' wives. 3.Altered pieces-like Kate's sapphire earrings-the original earrings had two sapphire drops so some parts could still be available. 4. No longer in the brothers' possession meaning that they were sold, returned or gifted to other people.
Anyhow back to the 70th anniversary :crazylove: and I'm hoping that there was another large family photo taken for the event. :)When the previous photo was taken for the 60th, the grandchildren were not yet married and so we'll see a few more family additions if a photo was taken. The only person who appears to not be present is Sophie.
Guess which two people were omitted from the Queen's guest list
Guess who the Queen omitted from her anniversary celebration guest list (https://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2017112144170/the-queen-prince-philip-anniversary-party-guest-list/)
Wow! I cant judge to bring girlfriend or boyfriend to HM Queen?s 70th anniversary but only family members to enter on the lists till married..
If they were engaged, she would have been there most likely. Maybe the engagement will come a few weeks after the Queen and Philip's celebrations.
Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip Mark 70th Wedding Anniversary With New Portraits
Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip Celebrate 70th Wedding Anniversary (https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/queen-elizabeth-ii-prince-philip-celebrate-70th-wedding-anniversary/)
So glad that hthey have had a long long time together...