Queen Elizabeth’s mother wanted her to marry another man before Prince Philip won her over, author says
Before marrying Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II was considered to be a potential match for Hugh, Earl of Euston. Royal historian Hugo Vickers reveals that the Queen Mother hoped her daughter would marry a Grenadier Guard, with Lord Euston being a favored candidate. Ultimately, it was Lord Mountbatten who facilitated Prince Philip's courtship, leading to a lasting union.
- ▪Hugh, Earl of Euston, was considered a potential suitor for Queen Elizabeth II before she fell in love with Prince Philip.
- ▪The Queen Mother preferred her daughter to marry an English aristocrat, particularly a Grenadier Guard.
- ▪Lord Mountbatten played a key role in promoting Prince Philip's relationship with Elizabeth, while Hugh fell out of favor.
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| Publication time | Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:03:38 -0400 |
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Royal Family Queen Elizabeth’s mother wanted her to marry another man before Prince Philip won her over, author says By Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News Published June 1, 2026, 10:03 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Originally Published by: NYC landlord pleads for help as '9-year-squatter' continues to drain him dry Karmelo Anthony’s self-defense claim could define murder trial Hollywood actor blasts airplane mode as 'nonsense' in hilarious podcast flight rant Before Prince Philip captured Queen Elizabeth II’s heart, another aristocratic suitor may have been in the running for the future monarch.
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