Elizabeth and Philip were married
Time: Thursday Nov 20, 1947
Place: London, United Kingdom
Details: Elizabeth and Philip were married on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey.
‹ Earlier in historyElizabeth's weddingThursday Nov 20, 1947 Later in history ›General Assembly approved a resolution to partition PalestineSaturday Nov 29, 1947
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