A TELEGRAM from the Queen and a big family party were part of the celebrations of an Okehampton couple who this week marked their diamond wedding anniversary.

Irene and Albert Smith, of Broadbury, were married 60 years ago in Herefordshire and have lived in Devon since 1955.

They enjoyed a ?really good? family party at the White Hart Hotel in Okehampton on Sunday ? the following day, Irene had a surprise in the post when she had to sign for a telegram from the Queen.

Irene and Albert expressed thanks to everyone for all the gifts, cards and kind wishes on their happy day.