Elizabeth and Philip

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She was 'sugar pink' innocence; he was a handsome war hero, both with royal blood. The marriage of Britain's Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten in November 1947 marked the beginning of an extraordinary union, though its success was uncertain. This narrative takes us back to the 1940s, when a teenage princess fell for a foreign prince, igniting fears of a 'Greek' fortune hunter and prompting Philip's supporters to reframe him as a suitable match for the Royal Family. Utilizing original newspaper archives and contemporary opinions, historian Dr. Tessa Dunlop reveals a post-war world on the brink of change. Unprecedented polling on Philip's suitability foreshadowed the pressures that would challenge a couple whose marriage became a global fairytale. Their partnership was unique; six years after Elizabeth vowed to be an obedient wife, Philip pledged himself as the Queen's 'liege man of life and limb' at the coronation. Published 75 years after their wedding, this poignant history delves into the highs and lows, public appeal, and private tensions that shaped their remarkable relationship. The stakes could have overwhelmed a less devoted couple, but Elizabeth and Philip shared a purpose that transcended marriage, rooted deeper than young love. How did their union endure? Monarchy was the magic word.