When Prince Philip and I celebrated our diamond wedding last month, we were much aware of the affection and support of our own family as they gathered round us for the occasion.
Queen Elizabeth II has become the first British monarch to celebrate a diamond wedding anniversary.
This is a family of four generations, today's mothers 80th birthday, is also the parent 60 years to celebrate the diamond wedding party.
With the sad end of a relationship, their photos hand-in-hand, diamond wedding rings or sweet kisses live on only in old magazines.
