Daily Mail

Double salute to 70 years of royal marriage

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HE HAS been by her side for over 70 years. And now, as they celebrate their platinum wedding anniversar­y, Prince Philip will appear alongside the Queen on a double-headed commemorat­ive coin.

Married at Westminste­r Abbey on November 20, 1947, they are the first royals to celebrate their 70th anniversar­y.

On the reverse of the £5 coin, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are pictured on horseback, reflecting their passion for all things equestrian. That side bears the words: ‘Wedded love has joined them in happiness 1947-2017.’

The Royal Mint said: ‘They have built an enduring partnershi­p that is an inspiratio­n to us all.’

Their combined portrait was designed by sculptor Etienne Millner to represent their sense of duty. The uncirculat­ed collection ranges from £5 to £20.

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