Defiant Nature
In 1947 at the young age of 21, Elizabeth married the love of her life, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. It was said that Elizabeth’s mother had hoped that she would marry someone more traditional, from an English background, a more English aristocrat-type. Philip was an alternative choice, however. He didn’t come from much money and didn’t have an upbringing so similar to Elizabeth. He was born in Greece but moved around during his youth. Elizabeth defied her parents desires though and insisted on marrying Philip. The two shared a lovely, long life together until the Prince’s eventual passing earlier this year.
Defiant Nature
Keeping Traditions
Elizabeth was very young when she married, so it was only natural she would take advice and counsel from certain advisors. One particular issue of importance was whether or not to take her husband’s last name. Since Philip has no last name, he eventually settled on Mountbatten, an anglicized version of Battenberg (his mother’s surname). After much deliberation (and advice from Prime Minister Winston Churchill) Elizabeth decided to keep her last name, Windsor, rather than taking Philip’s. The Queen agreed that she should honor the allegiance of both her father and grandfather to the house of Windsor, despite Philip’s objections.
Keeping Traditions
