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The question of whether the Queen was forced to marry Philip has been the subject of much speculation. Some say she was, while others claim she wasn’t.
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The Queen’s Early Life
Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926, in London, England, to Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI), and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. Queen Elizabeth became the world’s longest-reigning monarch when she surpassed Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign in 2015.
Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten, now known as the Duke of Edinburgh, in 1947. The couple has four children: Charles, Prince of Wales; Anne, Princess Royal; Andrew, Duke of York; and Edward, Earl of Wessex.
The Queen’s Wedding
It is generally believed that the Queen was forced to marry Philip by her mother, who felt that he would be a good match for her. The Queen herself has never confirmed or denied this rumor.
The Queen’s Relationship With Philip
The Queen’s relationship with Philip has been the subject of much speculation over the years. It is widely believed that the Queen was forced to marry Philip, due to the fact that she was only 18 years old at the time of their engagement. However, there is no concrete evidence to support this claim.
It is true that Philip was not the Queen’s first choice of husband. She was originally in love with another man, named Group Captain Peter Townsend. However, Townsend was divorced, which created a scandal at the time. The Queen’s advisers reportedly told her that she could not marry Townsend and remain monarch. As a result, she broke off their engagement and married Philip instead.
While it is possible that the Queen was forced to marry Philip, it is also possible that she made the choice herself. She may have decided that marrying Philip was the best way to protect her position as monarch. Additionally, she may have genuinely loved him and wanted to spend the rest of her life with him.
The Queen’s Coronation
The Coronation of the British monarch is a ceremony (specifically, initiation rite) in which the monarch of the United Kingdom is formally invested with regalia and crowned at Westminster Abbey. It corresponds to the coronations that formerly took place in other European monarchies, all of which have abandoned coronations in favor of inauguration or enthronement ceremonies. The equivalent event in the early medieval period was an anointing ceremony, whose precursor in turn was considered to be the Eastern Orthodox rite of myrrh-streaming, which in the 10th century acquired certain royal connotations also in the Wes
The Queen’s Later Years
In her later years, The Queen became more secluded. In 1959, she stopped attending public engagements due to arthritis in her neck and shoulder. In 1964, she had surgery to remove a piece of cataract-affected lens from her right eye. This greatly improved her vision, but by this point, she was reluctant to appear in public without her large hat and veil, which she felt hid her eye patch well. In 1967, she had surgery on both eyes to remove cataracts.
The Queen’s Death
On 9 September 2017, at the age of 91, Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She surpassed the 63 years, 7 months, 2 days, 16 hours of her great-great-grandmother Victoria’s record. This astonishing achievement was greeted with worldwide admiration and celebration. However, some commentators have suggested that the Queen’s long reign may have had a negative impact on her health, as she has been forced to continue working despite her advancing years.
It is well known that the Queen took on a large number of engagements in her early years, often undertaking several per day. This hectic schedule took its toll on her health, and she was frequently seen to be tired and run down. In recent years, she has cut back on her engagements, but this has not always been possible due to the demands of her job. For example, in 2015 she undertook a ten-day tour of Eastern Europe despite being plagued by illness throughout.
There is no doubt that the Queen has been an exemplary monarch, but it is important to remember that she is only human. As she enters her twilight years, it is time for us to consider whether she should be given some respite from her duties so that she can enjoy a well-earned retirement.
The Queen’s Legacy
The Queen’s Legacy
Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in British history, having surpassed her great-great-grandmother Victoria’s record on 9 September 2015. She has ruled for more than 63 years, seven months and two days. Elizabeth was born in London as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and she was educated privately at home. Her father acceded to the throne on the abdication of his elder brother Edward VIII in 1936, from which time she was the heir presumptive; she began to undertake public duties during the Second World War, serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. In 1947, she married Philip Mountbatten, a former prince of Greece and Denmark, with whom she has four children: Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.
When her mother died in February 1952, Elizabeth became head of the Commonwealth and queen regnant of seven independent Commonwealth countries: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Ceylon. She has reigned as a constitutional monarch through major political changes; such as devolution in the United Kingdom,[2] Canadian patriation and South African apartheid. Between 1956 and 1992 their eldest son, Charles (now heir apparent to the throne), dated Camilla Parker Bowles; they married on 9 April 2005.
The Philip’s Early Life
Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born in Corfu, Greece, on June 10, 1921. He was the only son of Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and Princess Alice of Battenberg. His mother was a great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria, making Philip a third cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. His family was exiled from Greece when he was an infant, and he spent his childhood in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. In 1939, Philip enrolled in the British Royal Navy. He saw active service during World War II, serving on various ships including the HMS Valiant and HMS Wallace.
The Philip’s Wedding
On November 20, 1947, the British royal family was thrust into the global spotlight with the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten. The event was a success on many levels, uniting two families, strengthening international relationships, and providing a much-needed morale boost for a war-weary nation. But despite all of this, some have long speculated that the union may not have been entirely voluntary on Elizabeth’s part.
The Philip’s Later Years
The Duke of Edinburgh was born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark in Corfu in 1921. He was the only son of Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and Princess Alice of Battenberg. His maternal grandparents were Prince Louis of Battenberg and Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine, a granddaughter of Queen Victoria.
Philip left Greece as a baby when his family was exiled after the Greek Revolution. He spent his childhood in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. In 1928, his uncle Lord Mountbatten became his guardian, taking him to live with him at Buckingham Palace and then at Windsor Castle…
