The Edwards, one of the inner north’s most well-known couples, are open about making a relationship work, especially one with such a public profile.

SIR Llew and Lady Jane Edwards know the secret to a long and happy marriage.

Sir Llewellyn and Lady Jane Edwards of Ascot celebrate 25 years of marriage.

THE heady days of Expo 88 changed not only Brisbane, but the lives of Sir Llewellyn and Lady Jane Edwards.

The pair worked in the lead up to the famous event, with both taking on enormous roles - Sir Llewellyn as CEO and Lady Edwards at the forefront of the world communications program.

The year after Expo the couple married in the garden of the Ascot home they still share 25 years later.

The silver wedding anniversary is not the only milestone to be celebrated this year, with Lady Edwards also marking 25 years since launching BBS Communications, a pioneer in the media industry.

Sur Llew was the Liberal member for Ipswich from 1972 to 1983 and Liberal Party leader from 1978 till 1983.

Grew up in Raceview, went to school at Raceview, Silkstone and Ipswich Grammar School.

Sir Llew was University of Queensland chancellor for about 15 years, retiring in 2009. He graduated from UQ with a medical degree in 1965

The Edwards, one of the inner north’s most well-known couples, are open about making a relationship work, especially one with such a public profile.

“My basis of any success is that we absolutely trust each other,” Sir Llewellyn said.

“Secondly, we love each other dearly. We ring each other probably five or six times a day, just to say hello. No doubt occasionally we have different views and opinions, but we never let that separate our affection or respect. I think finally, is that we still, after 25-30 years of knowing each other, love each other’s company.”

For Lady Edwards the most important thing is to “put each other first”.

“A lot of people don’t commit to each other like that. It’s not easy, but as people get to know you, they understand that Jane and Llew as a couple comes before everything.”

Sir Llewellyn insists his incredible legacy is just that - he has retired from the public spotlight and is more than happy to pass the baton to Lady Edwards

Her work at BBS Communications has a legacy of its own, with the company “alumni” taking up roles as far as Buckingham Palace and the United Nations.

As well as sitting on various boards and committees, Lady Edwards is kept busy as French Honorary Consul.

“I think looking ahead we just caught our breath in the past year or so, and looked and each other and went ‘wow, what a wild ride’. Here we are, still healthy, still together and grateful,” she said.

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