Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
For millions of their subjects there has never been a time in their lives when they have not had this august couple as their reigning monarchs.
In an age of easy divorce they have broken the record of being the longest married Royal couple - 64 years and counting.
In a couple of years time the queen will have reigned longer than any other sovereign.
In the swinging sixties they remained a steady spiritual influence upon a country that had deserted its ancient mores.
When the voices of the 'loonie left' labor party called for an end to the monarchy, Philip and Elizabeth out-lived them. When scandals shook the lives of their children they out-lasted them.
When personal disasters came in the death of Princess Di and the fire at Windsor castle they surmounted them.
They have been impeccable in the performance of their duty and regal role. When critics have said the institution of the Royals is too costly they out shone them in the wedding of the century that brought in billions into the national coffers.
And the queen is cool. When an intruder arrived in her bedroom at three in the morning, she rang for the butler so they could have an English cup of tea!
We say "Long live this grand couple". They are an inspiration to us all.
Ian
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