Prince Philip, Queen’s true bond unearthed: ‘There were impenetrable defenses’ Entertainment Sun, Apr 11, 2021 Experts weigh in on the bond Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip shared during their years of wedded bliss. This claim was brought forward by The Mirror journalist Jennie Bond and in her piece she claimed, “Philip was the only man in Elizabeth’s life. No one knew her for longer. No one knew her so well.” “After almost 74 years of marriage, they didn’t need words – a simple glance or gesture would do. His wife claimed his enduring love, but she had also earned his trust. And that was important.”