Why You Won’t Ever See Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Hold Hands in Public – Even After 68 Years of Marriage

Why You Won’t Ever See Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Hold Hands in Public – Even After 68 Years of Marriage More What’s the key to Queen Elizabeth’s heart? Prince Philip, who turns 95 on Friday, said the secret behind his long-lasting marriage to the Queen is the fact that he makes her laugh, according to royal biographer Gyles Brandreth. Brandreth, who was given “privileged access” to the Queen and Philip for his 2004 book,Portrait of a Marriage, shared some key moments of his conversations with the royals with the Radio Times, including praise for the prince for being the “power behind the throne.” “If we regard the Queen’s record-breaking reign as a success – and I think most of us do – Prince Philip is the co-author of that success. The Queen wears the crown, but her husband wears the trousers. He is the power behind the throne – shrewd, steadfast, never-failingly supportive,” he shared. And despite their closeness, the royal couple won’t ever be seen holding hands in public due to the “stoic values” of their generation, Brandreth revealed. He also revealed that Philip admitted he is more of a “pragmatist,” while his son Prince Charles is more of a “romantic.” “I [...]
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