
Why Queen Elizabeth II Once Cried Over a Ship

Image Source: Getty / Tim Graham It was said that when Queen Elizabeth II's royal yacht, the Britannia, was decommissioned in 1997, she cried. It was a remarkable and rare show of emotion from the legendarily stoic queen, giving the public a brief glimpse into her private family life with husband Prince Philip. The public tear was also a testament to her love for what became known as the royals' country home at sea. When Elizabeth and Philip married in 1947, they didn't move into a new family home. In fact, they've never had the opportunity to build and furnish their very own space; over the past almost 70 years, they've moved from one inherited home - er, castle - to another. Yes, it's nearly impossible to feel sympathy for two royals with multiple estates. But the background of their housing situation proves why it was so meaningful when Elizabeth and Philip had...
- 2/16/2017
- by Allie Merriam
- Popsugar.com
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