This has been quite a love story. Philip and Elizabeth, as of this year married 66 years.
It might be worthwhile asking what has kept this couple together in the most public marriage this century has ever seen.
From November 1947 to the big bash this weekend in London, the queen and her royal prince have lived out their lives in the full glare of T.V. cameras, the curiosity of millions of their subjects and the merciless critiquing of the world wide media.
Other celebrities have come and gone, other "made in heaven" marriages have melted and disappeared and even three of their children have been through tearing divorces. Yet, as enduring as the pillars of Buckingham Palace, Philip and Elizabeth remain, and remain obviously in love.
Can I suggest that they have showcased three indispensable components of their union to the millions within the commonwealth.
1) A rooted faith in Christ that sees them both, Sunday by Sunday wherever they are on earth, join with other Christians in worship.
2) A sense of duty and high calling that has carried through into their later years without a thought of retirement.
3) A deep natural affection that sees them share a cup of tea and a kiss before they retire to their separate bedrooms for the night.
Faith, purpose and natural affection. Nothing too exciting, but the stuff that life long marriages are made from.
Jubilate
Ian
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