Reign were not without difficulty for the duke. He felt he had no clear purpose but he adapted to the role of consort to the monarch, and for decade after decade they toured the world and fulfilled official duties together. A couple so much of whose lives have been public, sustained by the private bond between them which remains strong and deep, as the latest photographs, issued to mark their platinum wedding anniversary, make clear. Tonight their 70 years together have been celebrated at a private party at windsor castle. Nicholas witchell, bbc news. Newsnight is coming up on bbc two. Tonight, what next for germany, europe and brexit after Angela Merkels government runs aground both mac and why paper chase was forced to apologise to customers after advertising in the daily mail. Here on bbc one its time for the news where you are. Ask a european about strong and sta ble ask a european about strong and stable government and hear their finger will point. Hello and welcome to sportsday.