Queen Elizabeth said ‘I do’ to the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip 73 years ago on November 20, 1947.
To honour their anniversary, a new image of the couple has been released. In the photograph, Her Majesty and His Royal Highness are seen looking at an anniversary card made by Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, alongside other cards and letters sent by well-wishers.
The photograph was taken by Chris Jackson Getty in the Oak Room at Windsor Castle earlier this week.
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The pair tied the knot at London’s Westminister Abbey back in 1947. 73 years later, they are the longest-married couple in the history of the British monarchy.
They met at a royal wedding when Queen Elizabeth was just eight years old. They fell in love after a second encounter when she was 13 and he 18, and began exchanging letters. In 1946, Philip asked King George VI for his daughter’s hand in marriage. The rest, as they say, is history.
The wedding did not go without incident, however. Elizabeth’s tiara snapped on the morning of the wedding, and Philip was stopped for speeding through central London on the day of the rehearsal dinner (November 19). He reportedly said at the time: “I’m sorry officer, but I’ve got an appointment with the Archbishop of Canterbury.”
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When she was just 25, Elizabeth’s ascended the throne on June 2, 1953, after her father’s death. Prince Philip was the first to swear allegiance to the new queen, describing himself as her “liege man of life and limb”.
The two have been by each other’s side for many years now, and are a beautiful example of a strong and steadfast marriage. “He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years,” said Queen Elizabeth II as she described her husband on their golden anniversary in 1997.
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The timing of their anniversary is impeccable, as the Royal Family has been in the news after the latest season of The Crown premiered on November 15. The Netflix show, which chronicles the lives of the monarchy, has drawn criticism for its twisted retelling of facts about real people, many of whom are still alive.
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In South Africa, there are only three types of marriages that are recognised by the law. Those are civil marriages, customary marriages, and civil unions.
Whichever marriage you are going to register under, there is a protocol to follow and there are specific documents and forms to submit to the Department of Home Affairs.
When you enter into a civil marriage or civil union, the marriage officer will issue a handwritten marriage certificate free of charge at the ceremony, but you will have to apply for a copy of the marriage certificate from the Department of Home Affairs. Your first abridged marriage certificate is free.
After your wedding, it is advised that you report within two to three days of the marriage taking place but with customary law, you can take up to three months to have it legally registered.
You must go to your local marriage officer with all the necessary documents and ensure that they are certified.
What do you need?
– Fingerprints (left thumbprint) of the bride and groom
-Three ID size photos (preferably in colour) of the bride
-Three ID size photos (preferably in colour) of the groom
-Certified copy of the bride’s green ID or Passport
-Certified copy of the groom’s green ID or Passport
-Certified copy of the ID with the address and telephone number of the TWO witnesses
-Proof of residence
Pro tips
– Purchase a small stamp pad for the purpose like those used in Trodat stamp pads
-Keep tissues handy (to wipe fingers, not tears!)
-Take fingerprints and collect all documentation at the wedding rehearsal and NOT on the wedding day
– Make sure that you have all the necessary paperwork, photos, and fingerprints before the wedding commences
– Go change the names on passport and ID documents as soon as possible
-It is convenient to have the last will and testament and all other legal matters concluded at the time of the marriage.
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A Dubai-based Indian national, who has not been named, went down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend of five years on November 4.
Using the world’s tallest structure and building as a backdrop, he projected sweet messages to his future wife.
“You gave me a whole new world”, “Can I have it forever?”, and “I can’t imagine growing old with anyone else”, read the projections.
Speaking to Gulf News, the anonymous man gushed about his partner.
“She’s a very selfless person, always putting others before herself, she gelled well with my entire family more than I ever did. She always gives her unconditional love and she’s always willing to try new things. She’s full of life. It’s cheesy, but I like who I am when I’m with her. We’ve grown together over the years, been on this roller coaster of a life filled with so many emotions, with its ups and downs, with all the perfect imperfections.”
The proposal took months to put together.
“You have no idea how stressed I am with all the arrangements – for the last two months, I’ve been deeply engaged in picking up the perfect diamond. Then I had to plan the Burj Khalifa projection – all while being super secretive about it,” he added.
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Several posts on Reddit showed that proposing with a PS 5 is a new trend amongst gamers, and this is mainly the male gamers proposing to their women.
A gamer posted on Reddit: “Rolled up after midnight pickup of our PS5s and snuck this game into the pile 😉 (video in comments)”
Rolled up after midnight pickup of our PS5s and snuck this game into the pile 😉 (video in comments) from r/PS5
Another user who goes by the name Zachavelli also followed the trend and snuck a ring when proposing to his fiance.
It seems as if there is an underlying romance that only gamers understand, and the popular gaming game console is the perfect way to ask your loved one to be your ‘Player 2’.
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