Love at first sight is the stereotypical start to any romantic tale. However for the teenage Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip it certainly was the case.
The 78-year-old slither of fruit cake was one of 2,000 from the 1947 wedding, and has been languishing in a drawer ever since. But now new owner Gerry Layton intends to take a bite.
The official memorial to Queen Elizabeth II will be designed by a firm whose boss has previously clashed with the King over their approaches to architecture.
Doyle claimed victory with the French four-year-old in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes to complete a double after Humidity's win in the Chesham Stakes.But his celebrations were cut short
The book, which is just over 10 inches tall and is described as being of exceptional historical significance, has been kept in Westminster Abbey's library collection for more than 400 years.
Their wedding in 2008 was a headline-grabbing affair as Peter, who was then-11th in line to the throne, was the first of Queen Elizabeth's grandchildren to marry.
Queen Elizabeth made a striking appearance at the Diamond Jubilee concert in a gold lamé cocktail dress, designed by her long-time senior dresser, Angela Kelly.