Nancy and Eric Kingston, who are from Britain, have been married for 80
years, a feat few couples can claim. The date of their oak anniversary is
June 1, 2020. They may perhaps be the longest-married couple in the UK. Once
you hear their incredible story, it's very clear why the internet is so
obsessed with these two.
Introducing The Kingston Family
These two are still deeply in love despite having been together for longer
than the typical person lives. They continue to hold hands and kiss each
other, according to Nancy. Eric is Nancy's senior by one year, and she will
turn 100 in October.
They have spent the most of their adult life living independently in
Blackford, Somerset, which is close to Wedmore. Stephen Kingston, one of
their sons, resides with them. He claims that his parents are considerably
younger than their actual age and stay current with everything that is
happening in the globe. They "have strong, traditional family values," he
notes. They have had a significant impact on both him and his
judgments.
Unfortunately, the existing circumstances prevented them from having a huge
and lavish anniversary celebration. Instead, the couple held a distant party
in their lovely garden, inviting a few guests at a time.
They posed for photographs and presents while holding hands and exchanging
a special kiss. However, Nancy and Eric had certain rules on who may attend
and how close they could be. However, their family members were all quite
upset that they were unable to participate more fully in the festivities.
Dennis, the son, expressed regret that he and his family were unable to hug
his parents.
Nancy first met Eric when she was barely 17 years old. 1938 was the year
that King George VI ruled. She requested that her brother introduce her to
Eric, a young man of 18. To let Eric know that Nancy was waiting for him on
a nearby bridge, her brother made a trip to the farm where Eric worked.
Nancy claims that once Eric arrived, things "went from there."
They were wed in a little chapel in 1940. Nancy remembered how her wedding
was affected by rationing during the war. Her coupons paid for her wedding
outfit and some new underwear. She carried pink flowers and had a navy hat,
blue shoes, and a light blue outfit. At her grandmother's house, cake and
sandwiches were served as the reception food. Eric remembers their wedding
like this:
"I would do it all over again if I could."
After that, Nancy and Eric settled in Blackford, where they brought up five
kids. These kids produced 11 grandchildren, 28 great grandkids, and 14
great-great grandchildren for them.
Eric's response to the question of their long-lasting happiness in marriage
was to "love, a lot." Nancy concurred, stating that they were "still holding
hands" and that their love had clearly been a passionate one. To memorialize
the pair, their family intends to donate an oak bench to the Blackford
church. There will also be a communal planting of an oak seedling.
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