The Queen of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms, Queen Elizabeth II has passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at age 96. She was the longest-ruling monarch in British history since she served as the constitutional monarch of the United Kingdom for 70 years. Her reign began in February 1952 after the death of her father, King George VI. Her father acceded to the throne in 1936 upon the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII, making Elizabeth the heir presumptive.
She was a widow who was married to Prince Philip who died last year. In this article, we will dive into their personal life to know the age gap between the two.
What is Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip age gap?
The late Queen was born to her parents on April 21, 1926, in Bruton Street, London, the United Kingdom while her late husband was born to his parents on June 10, 1921, Museum of Palaiopolis – Mon Repos, Corfu, Greece, hence, their age difference is 5. Her late husband is five years older than her.
How long were they married?
The couple was married for more than seven decades. The two tied the knot in 1947 and parted ways in 2021 when Prince Philip passed away, hence there were married for 74 years.
They are parents of four children – Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Anne, Princess Royal, and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
