|
|
Article: Queen marks unique wedding.(News)
- Article from:
- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- June 2, 2005
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2005 Birmingham Post & Mail Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
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 ...