Elizabeth's marriage to Philip
I can describe how Elizabeth came to marry Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark.
Elizabeth's marriage to Philip
I can describe how Elizabeth came to marry Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The nation, and Elizabeth, rejoiced when the Second World War ended in 1945.
- Elizabeth had spent time during the war writing to Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark.
- They had met several times before the war, and during the conflict Philip served in the Royal Navy.
- They were engaged in 1947; even though the war was over Elizabeth had to save up clothing rations for her wedding dress.
- The couple were married in Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947.
Keywords
Royal Navy - the Royal Navy is an army that battles on the sea; it is made up of sailors, ships and submarines
Engaged - engaged means when two people agree to get married
Westminster Abbey - Westminster Abbey is a church in London where many members of the royal family have got married
Common misconception
Philip was always the Prince of Greece and Denmark.
Philip gave up his titles in 1947 so that he could marry Princess Elizabeth.
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