Barack and Michelle Obama celebrate 26th wedding anniversary.

Former U.S president and first lady, Barack and Michelle Obama are celebrating 26 years as a married couple.

Obama took to Instagram to gush over Michelle ,writing

Happy Anniversary, @MichelleObama. For 26 years, you’ve been an extraordinary partner, someone who can always make me laugh, and my favorite person to see the world with.

On her part, the former First lady wrote

Thank you @Barackobama for 26+ years of love, trust and respect-for being a man who always lifts up and honours me and our wonderful girls.Each day I’m with you,I’m reminded of what a treasure you truly are to us all.