Elizabeth and Philip: a love that lasted seven decades

Duke of Edinburgh was said to be the only person to treat the Queen as simply another human being'

The one constant throughout most of Elizabeth II's life was the Duke of Edinburgh. Prime ministers and senior courtiers came and went and each passing year stole further friends, but Prince Philip remained at her side, or a few paces behind when protocol dictated, for 73 years.

She would say that it was an outstanding working partnership and a personal triumph. She was bereft when Philip died in his sleep aged 99 in April 2021.