LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II has worn the British crown for 69 years, but she wore her wedding ring even longer.She was married to her beloved husband, Prince Philip, for 74 years, until his death on April 9 marked the end of one of the longest royal romances in the world.And for the first time, she must sit the throne without the love of her life by her side.RELATED: Royal consorts, past and future, in Britain's changing monarchyThe "Prince Charming" trope is common in fairytales, but it was real life for her majesty.