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65 years ago, they gave themselves the yes-word
Even as a teenager, the Queen swarmed for the young Philip: "The one or the other!"
Love is when it rains, but the sun is shining in the heart. It often rains in England. But for Queen Elizabeth (86), the marriage-heaven shines in beautiful blue for many decades.
Elizabeth was just 13 years old in 1939 when she first saw Prince Philip, five years his senior, on a visit to Dartmouth. "Den or no!", She thought. Also Philip (today 91) was fascinated by the beautiful princess. The beginning of a century love.
On November 20, 1947, both gave the yes-word. Four children crowned their happiness. Now the couple celebrates the 65th wedding anniversary, iron wedding. And even today the Queen's eyes are glittering when she looks at her Philip. A love for eternity .
The secret of this marriage? Unconditional trust, deep understanding and many equal interests such as the passion for horses or the pleasure of traveling. And not to forget the humor!
Philip makes his wife laugh again and again, is also known for his sharp-tongued comments. It is not surprising that he affectionately calls his better half "Cabbage", in German Kohlköpfchen.
And another thing is important: Elizabeth wears the crown, but at home her husband has the pants on! At the court they like to tell the anecdote about the car ride: Philip drove way too fast and the Queen audibly inhaled in the passenger seat to express her unease. Then Philip scolded: "If you do that again, I'll throw you out." At that the queen was silent.
A stunned passenger later asked why she liked it. Mildly smiling, the Queen revealed: "You heard what he said. He would have done it. "
