WWII veteran, 100, weds fiancee shortly after D-Day ceremony recognition

Love knows no age limits, as proven by the heartwarming wedding of World War II veteran Harold Terens, 100, and his sweetheart Jeanne Swerlin, 96, in Normandy, France. The couple’s combined age of nearly 200 made their nuptials a double-century celebration of love and commitment.

Mr. Terens described the day as the best of his life, while Ms. Swerlin emphasized that love is not just for the young, as they both felt butterflies and excitement on their special day. The wedding took place just days after Mr. Terens was honored on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, adding even more significance to the occasion.

Following the ceremony, the couple may join a parade of veterans in Carentan, and they were invited to a state dinner at the Elysee Palace with President Emmanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden. The elegant stone town hall of Carentan served as the picturesque backdrop for their wedding, a town that played a crucial role in the D-Day landings.

As the swing music of Glenn Miller filled the streets, well-wishers gathered outside the town hall to catch a glimpse of the newlyweds. Despite the wedding not being legally binding, the symbolic ceremony was a testament to their enduring love and commitment.

Dressed in a 1940s dress that belonged to her mother, one spectator expressed how touching it was to see the couple find happiness in their later years. The wedding of Harold Terens and Jeanne Swerlin serves as a reminder that love knows no bounds and can blossom at any age.