One of the most touching photographs from more than 73 years together shows Prince Philip in 2003 dressed in a Queen’s Guard uniform. As Queen Elizabeth II walked past him, she burst into laughter at the sight.
This photograph was taken during a ceremonial inspection at Windsor Castle in 2003, when Prince Philip surprised Queen Elizabeth II by appearing in the uniform of the Grenadier Guards as part of the regiment’s anniversary celebrations. As the Queen walked past him during the event, she reportedly burst into laughter at the unexpected sight of her husband standing rigidly in full ceremonial dress, complete with the towering bearskin hat. The image quickly became one of the most beloved candid royal photographs because it revealed a rare moment of humor and warmth within a relationship usually seen through the lens of strict public formality.
By the time the photograph was taken, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip had already been married for more than 55 years, eventually reaching a historic 73-year marriage before Philip’s death in 2021. Royal biographers often noted that Philip was one of the few people capable of making the Queen genuinely laugh in public, and the photograph has endured because it captures that side of their relationship so naturally. Beyond the uniforms, ceremonies, and traditions tied to the monarchy, the moment reminds people that their bond was built not only on duty, but also on companionship, teasing, and a lifetime of shared familiarity.
40 years ago today, Top Gun was released.
There’s something special about this opening theme. Every time I hear it, I get chills and emotional. No matter how many times I listen to it, that feeling never fades.
Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler are officially set to take on the iconic 'Miami Vice' characters Ricardo 'Rico' Tubbs and Sonny Crockett in the new film, 'Miami Vice '85.'
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Today we take a moment to honor the legacy of nearly 500,000 Marines who served during the Vietnam War.
When Marines landed in Vietnam in 1965, their courage was tested in some of the most storied battles and operations in Marine Corps history—including Operation Starlite, Operation Hastings, Khe Sanh, Hue City, and Operation Dewey Canyon.
Their service in the jungles and cities of Vietnam would help reshape the Marine Corps’ approach to warfighting and cement their contributions to the Corps’ history.
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Original Caption: A Marine from Company G, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, runs for cover as NVA soldiers open up with a .50-caliber machine gun during Operation Hastings. The action is taking place in Quang Tri Province, northwest of Da Nang. Photo by: Corporal Mahoney
✍️ (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Noah Matheny)
Former General Hospital star Johnny Wactor, who died in 2024, has been posthumously honored by the U.S. government for an act of heroism that led to his death.
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Gary Sinise should be Man of the Year for ever. Do you hear that Time? My husband and I had the privilege of meeting him at a Lt, Dan Band concert. I got to look at him to say a thank you for all he does for our military. What a heart he has.
HAPPENING NOW🚨: Absolutely disgusting scene in Washington Square Park are out there this afternoon hurling snowballs at NYPD officers. Vile. No respect for Law Enforcement in New York.
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