Sixty-six years ago today, Princess Elizabeth, now known as Queen Elizabeth, married Philip Mountbatten, now Prince Philip and the Duke of Edinburgh. The Queen was 21 years old and the Duke of Edinburgh was 26 when they exchanged vows at Westminster Abbey in 1947.
Per BBC royal correspondent, Peter Hunt, the Queen pulled out of today’s investiture ceremony at the last minute due to “minor discomfort” in her ankle. In her place, Prince William knighted 67-year-old comedian and actor, Tony Robinson. Apparently Sir Robinson got the future monarch to agree to a cameo in Blackadder if it ever were brought back for a new season. From the BBC:
“I said to him ‘would you be prepared to be in it?’ He said ‘yes’ like a shot,” Sir Tony said.
“I managed to do a bit of casting while he was awarding my knighthood. I think that is probably a first,” he added.
Photo courtesy of the BBC
Daily Mail: “Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh (left) pay their respects during ceremonies marking Remembrance Sunday in Central London”
Daily Mail: “The Queen stood as the crowds gathered and observed a moment of quiet contemplation as Big Ben struck 11am”
Daily Mail: “The Queen (left) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (front right) arrive at the Cenotaph in Central London, ahead of Prince Harry (top)”
Daily Mail: “Princess Anne, Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh attend the Remembrance Sunday commemorations”
Daily Mail: “Three Princes: Philip (left) is joined in laying a wreath on Whitehall in Central London by William (centre) and Harry (right)”
Daily Mail: “The Duchess of Cambridge (centre), Sophie, Countess of Wessex (left) and Timothy Laurence (right) attend the commemorations”
Daily Mail: “The Duchess of Cambridge (right) smiles as she stands with the Countess of Wessex, on a balcony overlooking Whitehall’s Cenotaph in Central London”
Daily Mail: The Duchess of Cambridge (right) plays with her hair as stands with Sophie, Countess of Wessex, on a balcony overlooking Whitehall’s Cenotaph”
Daily Mail: “Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge watches on while her husband Prince William lays a wreath at the Cenotaph”
The Camrbridges:
Members of the Royal Family:
The Queen and Prince Philip
The Queen and the Duchess of Cornwall
Prince Charles
Prince Harry
Zara and Mike Tindall
The Middletons:
Michael and Carole Middleton (Photo Courtesy of DailyMail.co.uk)
Pippa and James Middleton
The 87 year old monarch dined out with Prince Philip at The Calvary and Guards Club until unusually late Monday night despite having to be up early for an event Tuesday.
Both, however, were in good spirits the next morning as they toured the National Theatre to mark its 50th anniversary.
Queen Elizabeth and her granddaughter, Princess Beatrice, were spotted yesterday attending “British Champion’s Day” at the Royal Ascot. It is no surprise to see the royals at the races…horse racing is a family favorite.
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