Queen created scrapbook of Philip pictures after first meeting

Speaking on the latest episode of Palace Confidential, historian Tessa Dunlop discussed the relationship between the late monarch and her husband. Speaking all about her new book, Elizabeth and Philip, Dr Dunlop described the late Queen’s interest in Prince Philip as a “proper schoolgirl crush”. Dr Dunlop told host Jo Elvin: “Elizabeth [was] stuck in Windsor with this crush and she’s cutting out pictures and press cuttings, whatever he’s mentioned [in], and putting him in a scrapbook.”I mean, it’s a proper schoolgirl crush, it’s deeply sweet.”She continued: “Meanwhile Philip, he does actually maintain contain contact with Elizabeth from quite early on in the war but he’s also a young man at sea.”He’s lovely, he’s special, he knows he’s special – he’s a prince of Greece. And he dates several very beautiful women.”Dr Dunlop noted the then Prince of Denmark and Greece entertained himself with debutante Osla Benning.READ MORE: Royal Family LIVE: Meghan accused of ‘showing off’ as new crown cypher emerges on letter The Queen and Philip were married in 1947, until his death in 2021 (Image: PA) Dr Dunlop’s book, Elizabeth and Philip is out now (Image: PA)Dr Dunlop noted that compared to the women that Philip dated, Elizabeth “represented something different”.She described Elizabeth as “steadfast” and “sweet” and someone who had a “knockout inheritance”, whilst describing Philip as “nomadic” and “a bit brusque”.The historian described the pairing as “a wacko combination” but “deeply attractive”.Speaking of the late Queen, Dr Dunlop said: “I think there was something so steady about her, even as a young girl.”She claimed Philip’s childhood was “all over the shop” so he “needed” someone like Elizabeth.READ MORE: Princess Diana’s private secretary defends accuracy of The Crown: ‘Can’t find falsehoods’The Queen and Philip were married for 73 years, until his death in April 2021, aged 99.The then-Princess Elizabeth first met Philip in 1934 during a visit to Naval College, Dartmouth.The pair correspondent throughout the war and the Greek prince popped the question earlier in 1947, resulting in King George VI whisking the family away on a three-month tour to South Africa to ensure the stability of the relationship.Their wedding day took place at Westminster Abbey on November 20, 1947, when Elizabeth was just 21.DON’T MISSMeghan Markle hits back at ‘unflattering’ two-word nickname [INSIGHT]King slams ‘horrible’ Wimbledon tradition as rule change not enough [REPORT]Meghan and Harry’s bid to ‘cash in’ caused Queen to ‘finally hit back’ [REVEAL] Philip died in April 2021, followed by Elizabeth in September 2022 (Image: GETTY)