Sir Elton John and David Furnish recently celebrated a remarkable milestone: 20 years since their historic civil partnership and 11 years of marriage. On December 21, 2005, they became the first couple to legally enter a civil partnership at Windsor Guildhall, making history in the UK.
In 2014, following the legalization of same-sex marriage in the UK, the couple transformed their civil partnership into marriage in a private ceremony at their grand Windsor estate.
To commemorate this special occasion on December 21, 2025, Elton, 78, shared a touching photo from their civil partnership ceremony on Instagram, captioned: “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!”
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David, 63, also paid tribute to Elton, posting two images from their historic ceremony with the heartfelt words: “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.”
The anniversary sparked an outpouring of love from fans and fellow celebrities alike. Actress Nicola Peltz Beckham called their love “most beautiful,” while actor Damian Hurley wrote, “Heaven. Love you both endlessly.” Singer Belinda Carlisle, who recently celebrated her own long marriage, shared: “Happy Anniversary!!! We celebrated 41 years today. Love is grand.”
Supporters flooded social media with congratulations and warm wishes, highlighting the couple’s enduring bond and their role as inspirations.
Elton and David’s journey began in 1993 at a dinner party hosted by the Rocketman himself. Together, they have built a family, welcoming two sons, Zachary (15) and Elijah (12), both born via surrogate.
Their union stands as a testament not only to true love but also to progress, resilience, and hope for future generations.