A royal love affair: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip

Queen Elizabeth II was not quite the Queen of Hearts due to the royal lifestyle and protocols that she had to follow, which prohibited her from getting too close to society. Yet, it did not mean she was distant from her own in her personal life. Queen Elizabeth II had the utmost respect for her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip for which she was encouraged to pen a memorable speech on their 50th marriage anniversary, on November 20, 1997.