Queen Elizabeth Had the Best Comeback During “Silly” Argument With Prince Philip, Per Royal Aide

Throughout their 73-year-marriage, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip endured everything from World War II to a pandemic, sticking by each others’ side to form one of the most enduring partnerships in royal history. The late Duke of Edinburgh was famously unfiltered—sometimes too unfiltered—but it was Queen Elizabeth who quietly held the upper hand. The late Queen might’ve reigned for 70 years, but she also kept her outspoken husband in his place at times, too—as evidenced by one well-timed zinger.

After his April 2021 death, one palace aide revealed a rare look at Queen Elizabeth’s relationship with her husband—and like any couple, they had their share of squabbles. Speaking to the Daily Mail, the employee—who was brought in temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic—shared, “They bickered with one another. It was sweet but so unexpected.”

During their arguments, Queen Elizabeth would display her famous wit, with the aide sharing, “On one occasion I heard the duke say, ‘Oh do shut up you silly woman’ and the Queen replied, ‘I am not a silly woman, I am the Queen!’ I couldn’t believe my ears but I was told this was how they always were with one another.”

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