Only Death Separates, Prince Philip Is Queen Elizabeth's First And Last Love

Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip (Photo: Twitter @RoyalFamily)

JAKARTA - The couple of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Mounbatten are often called the most romantic royal couple. How not, Prince Philip is the Queen's first and last love. Ever since they've been together, they've never been inseparable.

Queen Elizabeth first met Prince Philip at the wedding of Princess Marina, Philip's cousin in 1934. Since first sight, Queen Elizabeth has been attracted to Prince Philip. Elizabeth, who was just 13 years old, was brave and aggressive in sending letters to Prince Philip.

The two exchange letters with each other and Elizabeth begins to fall in love with the Prince. King George learned of the romance between his daughter and Prince Philip. She asked for the engagement to be postponed until each adult.

As it turned out, Prince Philip and Elizabeth had a secret engagement in 1946. King George then asked Prince Philip and Elizabeth to be officially engaged on July 9, 1947.

To become the future spouse of the Queen of England, Prince Philip had to sacrifice the greek and Danish royal titles attached to him. In addition, because they are bound by royal rules, they should not show affection in public.

Without feeling the weight of the Prince did so, the two then officially married on November 20, 1947. Elizabeth wrote to her mother that she thought on that day all luck fell into her hands.

Five years after marrying, King George died and required Elizabeth to ascend the throne. But Prince Philip plans to pursue his career in the navy. Therefore, she was unhappy to have to give up her career, and moved to Buckingham Palace to become the Queen's companion.

She also found it difficult to live up to her status as a companion to Elizabeth, the most powerful woman in the United Kingdom. However, she persisted and accepted her status as the Queen's companion and took on her role as Duke of Edinburgh.

In their marriage, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip had four children, eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.  On Friday, April 9, Prince Philip died at the age of 99.