As the UK prepares to celebrate Valentine’s Day under lockdown, residents at a care home have shared their wisdom for sustaining a long and happy relationship.

People staying at Cecil Court care home in Kew were asked to give their top tips for younger people hoping to find, and stay, in love.

Among these, were messages for their special someone's.

Residents share tips from Cecil Court

Residents share tips from Cecil Court

Married couple Michael, 88, and Christine, 80, Rowsell, are celebrating 58 years of marriage in October.

The couple has two sons, and continue to complement each other, with Christine saying "My husband’s handsome" and Michael adding "I adore her".

Residents share tips from Cecil Court

Residents share tips from Cecil Court

Resident Margaret D, 92, first fell in love aged 16, and says her first kiss was “the most romantic thing in my life.”

She insists others should ‘be kind to themselves’ and “cherish sweet memories” in the tough times many are currently facing.

Residents share tips from Cecil Court

Residents share tips from Cecil Court

76-year-old Roger calls on others to be honest, caring, kind and appreciative in order to have good relationships and lead happy lives. People should also “appreciate life as it comes.”

Residents share tips from Cecil Court

Residents share tips from Cecil Court

Margaret P, also 92, praises the visiting pods set up in care home’s gardens, which has been “a lifeline” for her in the pandemic.

The safe visits allow her to schedule important family time, especially with her daughter.

Residents share tips from Cecil Court

Residents share tips from Cecil Court

Resident Jilly Anderson, 86, holds up a poem made by partner Richard Jones inside Cecil Court’s visiting pods during Richard’s visit this week.

The sign reads, “Love makes the world go round, love shines in your heart, love supports when we are apart, I love you Jilly with all my heart.”