UK couple become world's oldest newly weds

A 103-year-old man and a 91-year-old woman have held their wedding in Britain, becoming the oldest couple to get married in the world.

British 103-year old George Kirby (L) chats with his newly married wife, 91-year old Doreen (R), during their wedding party at the Langham Hotel, Eastbourne, East Sussex, Britain, 13 June 2015.   (EPA/GERRY PENNY)

British 103-year old George Kirby (L) chats with his newly married wife, 91-year old Doreen (R), during their wedding party at the Langham Hotel, Eastbourne, East Sussex, Britain, 13 June 2015. (EPA/GERRY PENNY) Source: EPA

George Kirby and Doreen Luckie have been together for 27 years, and reportedly have seven children, 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

With a combined age of 194 years, the pair beat the previous record held by a French couple who had a combined age of 191 years.


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