Elizabeth and Philip, a Royal Romance; a Platinum Jubilee Tribute

Togetherness

If their relationship suffered due to their dramatic rise to the top, she to head of state, he to a supporting role, it did so behind closed doors.

Prince Philip took some time to define his role as his wife’s consort – often battling courtiers in the process. In 1956, he spent four months travelling around distant Commonwealth nations which led some to question his commitment to his wife. But once the pair had settled into a rhythm, the pattern was set for the decades to come.

Finally deciding he had “done his bit” after years of service, Prince Philip retired from public life in 2017. It meant we became used to seeing the Queen either on her own, or supported by another member of the family when carrying out her official duties. Up until March 2020, the duke could most usually be found in Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.