Q. Who was Elizabeth's first lover

Queen Elizabeth II's first and only romantic love was Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, whom she met when she was just 13 years old in 1939. Elizabeth and Philip were introduced at the Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, and according to various accounts, including those from Elizabeth's governess Marion Crawford, the young princess was immediately smitten. Despite being third cousins (both great-great-grandchildren of Queen Victoria), their relationship developed through correspondence during World War II when Philip served in the Royal Navy.

There is no credible historical evidence of Elizabeth having any romantic relationships before Philip. The royal family was extremely protective of the young princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, and their interactions with young men were carefully monitored. Elizabeth and Philip became engaged in 1946 and married on November 20, 1947, at Westminster Abbey. Their marriage lasted 73 years until Philip's death in April 2021, making it the longest royal marriage in British history. Elizabeth remained devoted to Philip throughout their marriage, and he was her constant companion and support throughout her 70-year reign. Any suggestions of other romantic interests are unsubstantiated and contradict all reliable historical accounts of Elizabeth's life.