Today Associated Press carried the news of the death of Lilian Davies whose romance with Sweden's Prince Bertil and the couple's sacrifices and lifelong dedication to one another gripped the hearts of Swedes. They met in 1943 but were only granted permission by the King to marry 33 years later in 1976. The bride was then 61 and the groom, her Prince 64!
Please read: Princess whose forbidden love gripped Sweden dies
Most of us are of course familiar with the story of King Edward who abdicated the British throne in 1936 to marry Mrs. Wallis Simpson.
Many of us (me inclusive) are disillusioned with love. But stories like this restore my faith in "love" a bit, maybe just a little bit!
Please read: Princess whose forbidden love gripped Sweden dies
Most of us are of course familiar with the story of King Edward who abdicated the British throne in 1936 to marry Mrs. Wallis Simpson.
Many of us (me inclusive) are disillusioned with love. But stories like this restore my faith in "love" a bit, maybe just a little bit!
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| Picture I secretly took of a loving elderly couple enjoying the window shopping and each other's company in a shopping complex near my housing area. The lady seemed to have difficulty walking. The man was very patient with her and paid full attention to her all the time. In this case I am sure the love is real. |
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| In this picture which I secretly took and later "cartooned" to respect their privacy, the elderly man seems to have difficulty with his movement and confined to a wheelchair. The elderly lady was very attentive, feeding him at times. |
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