Husband, 100, and wife, 99, who have been together 82 years

“True love never fades”: Husband, 100, and wife, 99, who have been together 82 years Inseparable Lionel and Ellen Buxton are still as happy as the day they met – almost 82 years ago. The loved-up pair are one of the country”s oldest married couples having tied the knot in 1936, and 75 years later are still going strong. They have clocked up almost 200 years between them, 162 of which have been spent in marital bliss.

Devoted: Lionel Buxton and Ellen Buxton at their home in Dover. Lionel celebrates his 100th birthday in March Ellen, 100, said: ‘We have never been apart really and have never wanted anyone else. ‘We have been married happily because we have been good friends as well as husband and wife. ‘We have always made sure we have had nice evenings out together. Whether it is going for a romantic meal or out to play bingo.’ Grandparents Ellen and Lionel, 99, have not spent more than one night apart from each other in the past eight decades and have not got sick of the sight of each other yet. LINK: with more on this story.