A couple who spent the coronavirus pandemic apart have finally been reunited for the first time after one year on their 70th wedding anniversary.
Frank and Nancy Harding married in the Swansea Valley in 1951 and spent most of their life together.
In the past year, however, they were separated because of coronavirus restrictions.
Frank moved to a care home due to his dementia three years ago and Nancy could not see her husband of seven decades for almost one year, with the exception of occasional visits under strict social distancing rules.
In the past year, Frank also contracted Covid and was admitted to hospital, where he had to be put on a ventilator, but recovered from the disease, Wales Online reports.
With coronavirus restrictions set to be eased in the coming months, the family now hopes to be able to spend more time together.
Frank and Nancy were finally reunited last week and celebrated their 70th anniversary with some family members and care home staff, their daughter Jayne said.
She explained: "It was so lovely for them to be able to finally meet up again and have a cwtsh [which means hug in Welsh] and sit side by side.
"Up until now, they've only been able to see each other firstly through glass, or with mum wearing PPE. They have always been very devoted to each other.
"Unfortunately, dad started suffering from dementia three years ago and he's had been at Glais House since last year.
"He is a charming man who has control of most of his faculties and is aware of his surroundings."
Frank worked in Customs & Excise all his life, in London, Manchester and Swansea.
Nancy, who used to teach at Portmead Primary School, was a member of entertainment troupe the Baywood Belles who entertained nursing homes and other venues.
The couple met when both were working at the Ministry of Labour after the Second World War.
They first set eyes on each other while on separate buses travelling in opposite directions before finally meeting up and falling in love.
Jayne said: "It was quite romantic how they met. And it was lovely they could finally meet up again properly. It was very emotional.
"When we left dad got very upset, but he'd forgotten about it the following day. That's the nature of dementia."
The couple, who received an anniversary message from the queen to mark the occasion, were joined by family, but limited to just six members.
"Obviously Glais House has had to stick to Covid regulations, but the staff there are lovely - it is the best nursing home", added Jayne.
Entertainer Jonathan Lycett performed a series of the couple's favourite songs at the venue to mark the occasion.
