Queen Elizabeth’s mother wanted her to marry another man before Prince Philip: author
Queen Elizabeth II's mother had a preferred suitor for her daughter before she chose Prince Philip. Historian Hugo Vickers reveals that Hugh, Earl of Euston, was considered a potential match. Ultimately, Elizabeth fell in love with Philip, who became her lifelong partner.
- ▪Hugh, Earl of Euston, was seen as a potential match for Queen Elizabeth II before she chose Prince Philip.
- ▪The Queen Mother hoped her daughter would marry a Grenadier Guard, which is a prestigious British regiment.
- ▪Royal expert Sir Henry 'Chips' Channon believed Hugh was destined for a higher position, possibly the throne.
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Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth’s mother wanted her to marry another man before Prince Philip: author Hugh, Earl of Euston, was considered a potential match before Philip won the young princess's heart By Stephanie Nolasco Fox News Published June 1, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Why Queen Elizabeth rejected her mother's preferred match: author Royal historian Hugo Vickers, who wrote a new book on the late monarch, explains how the Queen Mother favored another suitor, but Queen Elizabeth ultimately chose Prince Philip. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Before Prince Philip captured Queen Elizabeth II's heart, another aristocratic suitor may have been in the running for the future monarch.
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