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Queen Elizabeth's cutting eight-word remark as she arrived for Harry and Meghan's wedding


Queen Elizabeth II was known for her dry wit and occasional cutting comments - and she didn't disappoint when she arrived at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding

With nerves running high among the Royal Family and the staff involved in the wedding, it was the Queen's quick wit that eased some of the pressure. Philly, as she casually referred to the Duke, was well-known for his aversion to photo sessions and not exactly a fan of journalists or photographers – and famous for being a bit fiery with the paparazzi. In contrast, fellow Royal photographer Samir Hussein recalled more fondly, calling Prince Philip "a very witty man" with a "sense of mischief."

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