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20th November 1947: Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Prince Philip receiving the blessing of the Archbishop of Canterbury as they kneel on the steps of the sanctuary in Westminster Abbey during their wedding ceremony. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

20th November 1947:  Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Prince Philip receiving the blessing of the Archbishop of Canterbury as they kneel on the steps of the sanctuary in Westminster Abbey during their wedding ceremony.  (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)