Article: Queen marks unique wedding.(News)

Byline: By Jasbir Authi

The Queen yesterday sent a card with her best wishes to a world record-breaking couple who celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary.

She described the marriage of Percy Arrowsmith, 105, and his 100-year-old wife Florence as a 'splendid achievement' and sent them 'warm congratulations'.

The Queen will celebrate her own 58th wedding anniversary with the Duke of Edinburgh later this year.

Mr and Mrs Arrowsmith, who have three children, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, celebrated with family at the home ...

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