Royal couple marks diamond anniversary

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip were married 60 years ago.

The queen, then Princess Elizabeth, married Philip at the abbey on Nov. 20, 1947. She became queen in 1952, following the death of her father, George VI.

The 60th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip is also an occasion to be thankful for her long and devoted service to the nation and Commonwealth, the archbishop of Canterbury said Monday.

Camilla Duchess of Cornwall smiles at Prince William (second from right) and his brother, Prince Harry, during the service. Prince Charles is at left.

Some 500 members of Royal Household staff past and present were also among the guests Monday.

Britain's Prince William gives a religious reading, during the service of celebration to mark the diamond wedding anniversary of his grandparents.

Archbishop Rowan Williams, speaking to the royal couple and 2,000 guests at a thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey, said the diamond anniversary was a milestone in Elizabeth's commitment to her role in society. Tuesday is the diamond anniversary for the royal couple.

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The queen, then Princess Elizabeth, married Philip at the abbey on Nov. 20, 1947. She became queen in 1952, following the death of her father, George VI.

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