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After her wedding in 1947, Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, spent their honeymoon at Broadlands in Hampshire, the home of Philip's uncle, Earl Mountbatten of Burma. They then travelled to Birkhall on the royal family's Balmoral Estate in Scotland. The couple were joined on their honeymoon by their dog, Susan the Corgi, who was smuggled under blankets in their carriage to the station.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Year of honeymoon | 1947 |
| Honeymooners | Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip |
| Honeymoon duration | Three weeks |
| Honeymoon locations | Broadlands, Hampshire; Birkhall, Balmoral Estate, Scotland |
| Honeymoon activities | Stalking in the snow, giving a public statement |
| Honeymoon companions | Susan the Corgi |
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The Queen and Prince Philip's honeymoon destinations
Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, and her husband, Prince Philip, honeymooned at Broadlands in Hampshire, the home of Philip's uncle, Earl Mountbatten of Burma. They brought their dog, Susan, who travelled with them under blankets in their carriage to Waterloo station. The newlyweds spent their time going for walks, playing golf, and hitting the tennis court.
From there, they travelled to Birkhall on the royal family's Balmoral Estate in Scotland, where they enjoyed stalking in the snow. They spent three weeks in total on their honeymoon before interrupting it to give a statement to their adoring public.
Other royal couples have also honeymooned in Scotland, including Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, who spent their honeymoon at the Balmoral Estate, and Princess Anne and Mark Phillips, who spent time on the Royal Yacht Britannia, traversing the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and visiting the Azores islands near Portugal.
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The Queen's dog joined them
Princess Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth II) and her husband, Prince Philip, were joined by their dog on their honeymoon in 1947. The couple spent the first part of their honeymoon at Broadlands in Hampshire, the home of Prince Philip's uncle, Earl Mountbatten. The Queen's corgi, Susan, was smuggled under blankets in their carriage to the station directly after the wedding.
The second part of their honeymoon was spent at Birkhall on the Balmoral estate in Scotland. The couple enjoyed stalking in the snow before they were interrupted by their own popularity and had to give a statement to their adoring public. The statement read:
> "Before we leave for Scotland tonight we want to say that the reception given us on our wedding day and the loving interest shown by our fellow countrymen and well-wishers in all parts of the world have left an impression which will never grow faint."
The Queen and Prince Philip were not alone on their honeymoon, but their dog, Susan, was likely a very welcome companion.
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The Queen's son honeymooned at the same place
In 1947, Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, and her husband, Prince Philip, spent their honeymoon at Broadlands in Hampshire, the home of Philip's uncle, Earl Mountbatten of Burma. They then travelled to Birkhall on the Balmoral Estate in Scotland.
Years later, their son, Prince Charles, spent his wedding night at Broadlands when he married Princess Diana. They then went on a cruise in the Mediterranean before concluding their honeymoon at Balmoral, the same place his parents had honeymooned.
Charles also honeymooned at the Scotland estate with his second wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
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Other royals' honeymoon destinations
The Queen and Prince Philip honeymooned at Broadlands in Hampshire, the home of Prince Philip's uncle, Earl Mountbatten. They then travelled to Birkhall on the Balmoral estate in Scotland.
Princess Anne and Mark Phillips spent their honeymoon aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia, traversing the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and exploring islands like Trinidad and Antigua.
Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones kept things low-key with a visit to Birkhall Lodge in Scotland.
Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones spent their honeymoon on the Royal Yacht Britannia, sailing to islands such as Trinidad and Antigua.
Prince William and Kate Middleton reportedly went on a luxury safari in either Kenya or Botswana.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle delayed their honeymoon but eventually travelled to Hoanib Valley Camp in Namibia.
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The Queen's granddaughter's honeymoon
The Queen and her husband, Prince Philip, honeymooned at Broadlands in Hampshire, which was followed by a trip to Birkhall Lodge on the Balmoral estate in Scotland. The Queen's granddaughter, Princess Beatrice, is married to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. It is unclear where they spent their honeymoon, but it is known that the couple were dating for 11 months before they were engaged and married in 2020. Princess Eugenie, the Queen's other granddaughter, is married to Jack Brooksbank. Again, it is unclear where they spent their honeymoon, but they were married in 2018 at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.
Other royal honeymoons include that of the Duke and Duchess of York, who spent their honeymoon near Dorking, staying in Polesden Lacey, a manor house in Surrey. They then headed north to Glamis Castle, the Bowes-Lyon family home. Princess Anne and Mark Phillips spent their honeymoon on the Royal Yacht Britannia, traversing the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew also spent their honeymoon on the Royal Yacht Britannia, sailing around the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores islands.
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Frequently asked questions
The then-Princess Elizabeth and Philip spent their honeymoon at Broadlands in Hampshire, which belonged to Philip's uncle, Earl Mountbatten. They then travelled to Birkhall on the Balmoral Estate in Scotland.
Yes, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh brought their dog, Susan the Corgi, with them.
Zara and Mike jetted off to a spa retreat overlooking Pissouri Bay in Limassol, Cyprus. They stayed at the Columbia Beach Resort.
The couple did not disclose their honeymoon destination, but rumours circulated about them sneaking off to Ireland, Canada, and Botswana.
