India, Dec 22 : Elton John and David Furnish are giving major couple goals this December as they celebrate a remarkable milestone: 20 years together. On Sunday, December 21, the legendary musician and his husband marked their anniversary with heartfelt social media tributes.
Sweet tributes on social media
Elton John, 78, shared a throwback photo of the pair, writing:
“Happy anniversary to my incredible husband, @davidfurnish. Today we celebrate 20 years since our civil partnership, 11 years of marriage, and many more years of happiness to come!”
David Furnish, 63, reciprocated with a collage of snapshots and a touching caption:
“20 years ago today we were civil partnered. 11 years ago today we were wedded. Happy Anniversary to my magnificent husband @eltonjohn. I’m so grateful for the beautiful life we have built together. ❤️ Love you forever.”
A love story that began in 1993
Their journey began in 1993 at a dinner party hosted by a mutual friend, where sparks flew instantly. They went on their first date the very next day. In December 2005, they entered into a civil partnership, and when same-sex marriage became legal in the UK, they tied the knot officially in 2014.
Building a family together
Love and family have always been central to their relationship. The couple welcomed their first son, Zachary, in 2010 via surrogate, followed by their younger son, Elijah, in 2013. Both boys are growing up surrounded by the warmth and creativity of their parents.
The secret to their lasting love
Their long-lasting bond is supported by a simple yet powerful tradition: weekly love letters. Furnish explained in 2018, “Every Saturday we gave each other an anniversary card… We connect and tell each other we love each other.” Even while touring, Elton John maintained the tradition, sometimes sending letters via fax.
Elton emphasized the importance of communication in a lasting relationship:
“We go through difficulties as much as anybody else does in a relationship, but we sort through it by communication. One way of communicating is writing down on a piece of paper or a card how you’re feeling.”
From their first date to building a family and maintaining weekly rituals, Elton John and David Furnish’s love story remains an inspiring testament to enduring commitment and devotion.