On 9 July 1947 - Buckingham Palace announces the engagement of Princess Elizabeth to Philiip Mountbatten RN.

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On 9 July 1947 - Buckingham Palace announces the engagement of Princess Elizabeth to Philiip Mountbatten RN.

2024/06/04 Report

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It was a day of celebration and excitement when Buckingham Palace released the official announcement on July 9, 1947 - Princess Elizabeth, the heir to the British throne, was engaged to Philip Mountbatten. But their love story had unfurled years before, tracing back to the royal bloodlines of Europe.

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Philip, born a Prince of Greece and Denmark, shared a royal connection with Elizabeth, his second cousin once removed through King Christian IX of Denmark and third cousin through Queen Victoria. Their shared lineage brought more than just a union of two hearts; it represented the intertwining of royal dynasties.

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