The way Prince Philip looks at his wife hasn't changed in 70 years.
After 70 years of marriage, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip
know a thing or two about love. The couple has seen it all: alleged affairs, the tragic
death of their daughter-in-law, and even
the birth of their great-grandchildren.
Through everything, the couple has had the unwavering love and support of one
another — and we've all been fortunate to witness this tremendous love story in
action.
While the royal couple keeps their
PDA behind closed doors, there have been a few instances over the decades that
confirm true love is alive and well — and their body language is proof.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in
October 1972.
"When you look beyond the royal
formality of Prince Phillip and Queen Elizabeth's public appearances, you
clearly see Prince Phillip's love and adoration for his Queen," Blanca
Cobb, body language expert and author of Methods of the Masters,
told GoodHousekeeping.com. He does whatever it takes to be closer to his wife —
and in this particular case, he even moves his cane aside to reduce the space
between them.
Most of the time, the Queen is rather
guarded, trying to prove her independence. "Queen Elizabeth is always trying
to be seen as her own person," Patti Wood, body language expert and author
of SNAP: Making the Most of First
Impressions, Body Language, and Charisma told
GoodHousekeeping.com. She leans on her husband out of necessity, rather than
affection. This doesn't imply that she is never affectionate with her husband,
she simply waits until the world isn't watching.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip
visiting Tuvala in 1982.
When Prince Philip leans toward his
wife, that indicates that he is completely focused on her. Even when they're
spectators at a formal ceremony, his eyes are on the Queen. To complement his
lean, the Prince isn't afraid to showcase pure joy with a crack of a genuine
smile.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip
visiting Parliament in 1993
.
It's expected for the royal couple to
be more rigid than the younger generations — she's
the Queen, after all! Despite the formality of the occasion, Prince Philip and
the Queen still have a ritual of their secret touch — a hand hold. "This
type of hand hold is seen time and time again," says Wood. "It's more
formal than interlocking fingers but it's unique to them. It's their way of
reassurance and comfort."
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip
visiting Parliament in 2000.
As they age, the Queen is becoming
more dependent on Prince Philip. "In her older years, the Queen holds
hands with the Prince for assistance as opposed to affection," explains
Woods. In these moments, the Prince is armed and ready. "He's constantly
looking at the Queen to make sure that she's okay. He's completely in tune with
her needs," says Cobb.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in
March 2015.
It's clear that these two lovebirds
are wildly in love, even after a lifetime together. See, there's still hope for
the rest of us!
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