Long-lasting royal marriages
The love stories that have stood the test of time...
Hello Royal Clubbers,
It's Ainhoa here with my weekly newsletter.
Love has certainly been in the air in recent weeks. And I'm not just talking about Princess Martha-Louise of Norway's summer wedding to Durek Verrett (did you watch their first dance and cake cutting video?)
The Prince and Princess of Wales also looked more loved-up than ever in their heartfelt family video released last week, narrated by Catherine and showing scenes of her and William holding hands and cosying up to each other.
With this in mind, I started thinking about the most long-lasting royal marriages, and how some royal couples have been setting an example of what enduring love really means, particularly at a time when approximately 42 percent of UK marriages end in divorce.
Each of these marriages in the list below, compiled by friend of the club, Iona MacRobert, has a charming story, starting with how the couple met. Can you guess which royal turned down her Prince's proposal twice before she agreed to marriage, and which couple had to wait nine years to persuade the groom's father that theirs was an everlasting love match?
In a way, Iona argues, looking at the strength of these couples is even more inspiring as they have had their own unique obstacles of juggling being part of the monarchy and living in the public eye, not to mention family and societal pressures that are sometimes forced upon them.
The takeaway marriage tips from these royals seem to include being true to yourself, supporting your other half through life's ups and downs, and of course, being each other's best friend.
Take it away, Iona…