In today's day and age of 'Wham Bam thank you ma'am', getting married and staying married past the 7-year itch may seem like a big achievement. But our Royal Highness, HM Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip have proved that eternal love and a blissful married life does in fact exist. The royal couple have been happily married for 70 years now, having spent their life together with love and laughter, which has ultimately made them the longest-lasting marriage in the British royal history.
Alongside their long marital achievement, reports also suggest that the British monarchy is now worth over £60 billion. Reports have also suggested that the British monarchy aided the UK economy by £1.7 billion in 2016 through tourism, the media and other industries.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh's love story is indeed like no other. On 20th November 1947, 21-year-old Princess Elizabeth tied the knot with 26-year-old naval officer, Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten of Greece and Denmark.
In this current era of Tinder and multiple dating sites, how likely is a modern marriage to last in this generation? There are couples who unfortunately choose to terminate their marriage for reasons best known to them; however, this decision, although may be good in the long-run, not only takes a toll on their family life, but also poses a great risk to their children's mental wellbeing. Almost 11,000 families were analysed and the results showed that the divorce of parents was the strongest cause for girls' mental health and emotional problems, whereas for boys it showed strong links to behavioural problems.
The turbulent marriage of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana lasted 15 years and its outcome is still known to one and all. Their parents' divorce took a big toll on Prince William and Prince Harry. Prince Harry also revealed much later as an adult about the experience and how it affected his mental health.
Has it become extremely difficult to handle love and family life with your profession? Has the change in lifestyle and the introduction of technological advancement in our current generation made it difficult for people to strive towards a long-lasting marriage? Probably, current marriages lack the friendship and understanding that the royal couple have.
South Asians are known for their strong bond and family ties and this is something we ought to be proud of. To be able to handle obstacles, and yet succeed in nurturing their marital life and raising children is undoubtedly a great accomplishment. With compassion, love and friendship, without a doubt, relationships can last as longs as our royal couple's marriage.
