A couple from Marlow recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary

Jean and John Turnbull from Marlow received a message from the Queen to congratulate the pair.

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This came before the passing of her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on Friday, April 9.

The couple in their mid-90s met at RAF Dishforth, Yorkshire in 1950 and were married in 1951, 70 years ago.

Bucks Free Press: Jean and John Turnbull from MarlowJean and John Turnbull from Marlow

Jean was a Corporal and John, after flying in a variety of aircrafts finalising as a Navigator in a Vulcan bomber.

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He left the RAF on his 50th birthday joining the Civil Service whilst Jean raised their three children before taking up a nursing career at age 65 studying for a University degree.

The couple still live independently at a Churchill Retirement Living apartment in Marlow.