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Yorkshire's iconic 'power couples' from Amanda and Clive Owen to Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden

Everyone has a celebrity couple that makes you believe in love, and whose break-up would devastate you.

For many that's the likes of Hollywood A-listers, but did you know Yorkshire is home to many of the nations most iconic 'power couples'.

From Amanda and Clive Owen to Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murthy we've taken a look at Yorkshire's most inspirational couples from entertainment, politics, sporting and beyond.

Here's Yorkshire's most influential 'power couples' and how they met.

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Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden

Charley and Matthew wed in 2018 (Charley Webb/Instagram)

The soap pair have been together for over a decade after meeting on the soap and share three children together - Buster, Bowie and Ace.

Charley and Matthew tied the knot in a rather unusual way after convincing all of their guests they were attending Charley's 30th birthday party, before revealing it was actually their wedding.

The iconic duo recently celebrated their fourth anniversary after tying the knot back in 2018, Matthew, who plays David Metcalfe on the ITV soap, marked the occasion by sharing an unrecognisable throwback snap of the two of them from the very beginning of their relationship.

Matthew's post read: "This photo was taken 15 years ago. We had just 'got together' ... now we've been married 4 years and have 3 amazing, beautiful (always annoying) boys running around the house and driving us mad!

"I knew as we had this photo taken that we'd be together forever. I'd found my soulmate. Love you pal. Happy anniversary."

Danny Miller and Steph Jones

(Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)

Former Emmerdale star and I'm A Celeb Winner Danny Miller got engaged to his long term girlfriend Steph Jones last year and have recently welcomed their first child together after a difficult time conceiving.

The lovable duo went to school together and Danny claims she is "the only girl he's ever loved."

The pair appeared on Loose Women via video link last year following their engagement and Danny revealed how the two met and that he always "had a thing for her."

He said: “I was already at the primary school and Steph came into primary school after about a year that I had been there.

“It was just... you know, any new kid coming into school when you're that age is really kind of exciting, but then when Steph stepped in... I just kind of got on with her straight away and fancied her straight away.”

The soap star joked that he "pestered" Steph for almost a year before she agreed to "go out with him" but as most childhood romances do, the pair drifted apart.

A look inside Danny Miller and fiance Steph's first family holiday with baby Albert (Instagram)

However, the stars aligned in 2019 when Danny and Steph rekindled their romance.

Danny proposed to Steph earlier this year during a trip to St Lucia that was initially planned to celebrate his 30th birthday.

While midwife Steph doesn't work in the entertainment industry, she too is very active on social media and has gained an army of fans herself.

She updated her followers with her pregnancy journey throughout, as well as talking openly about fertility and her struggles with PCOS.

The adorable pair often gush over each other on social media, one of Steph's posts of a cute snap of her and Danny is captioned: "So lucky to have you in my life”.

Nicola Adams and Ella Baig

Nicola Adams and partner Ella (@nicolaadams)

Olympic boxer Nicola Adams and her model girlfriend Ella Baig have been dating since 2018.

The couple met during a night out in Leeds in 2018, after Ella finished her time at university there. The model admitted she didn't know who Nicola, 37, was and had to ask a friend who everyone was taking pictures of.

Ella is a stunning model who is signed with London-based agency, HLD Models & Production. She often shares modelling photos on her Instagram page, that is when she isn't posting cute loved-up snaps with her famous girlfriend.

The couple's relationship quickly grew serious and after one year of dating, Nicola and Ella bought their first home together in Leeds, which they share with their pet dog Brooklyn. They briefly lived in London while Nicola was taking part in Strictly Come Dancing.

The boxer and her partner announced they were expecting their first baby back in February.

When they revealed their news on Instagram, Ella said: "After what feels like a lifetime, we can finally say we're going to be parents". The two have had a long journey after undergoing several rounds of IVF.

Amanda and Clive Owen

Clive and Amanda Owen (Channel 5)

They're Britain's most famous farming couple - and Amanda and Clive Owen's love story continues to enthral fans.

The pair, who have nine children, have become famous for Our Yorkshire Farm, a documentary series following their lives as they run Ravenseat Farm in North Yorkshire.

The pair first met in 1995, with Clive immediately attracted to the Huddersfield-born Yorkshire Shepherdess.

Clive was running Ravenseat Farm in North Yorkshire single-handedly, while Amanda was trying odd jobs here and there locally as well as at farms in Wiltshire and Cumbria.

Amanda was 21 and he was 42 and divorced, living alone on the sprawling farm estate.

The pair have a 21 year age gap, first setting eyes on each other when Amanda came round to Ravenseat seeking help.

Five years after meeting the pair got married and have since had nine children together. The couple didn’t plan to have a large family but are now proud parents to first born Raven 20, who is currently at university, 17-year-old Reuben, who is doing an apprenticeship in mechanics, Miles 15, Edith 12, Violet ten, Sidney nine, Anna seven, Clemmie five and Nancy four.

The famous shepherdess gave birth to six of her children on the Ravenseat farm due to living so far away from the nearest hospital but Clive has always been there to give his support.

The Owens family now share their farming lives on Channel 5’s hit show Our Yorkshire Farm where we see the whole family getting stuck in helping run the 2,000-acre site which is home to plenty of animals.

Patrick Bamford and Michaela Ireland

Professional footballer Patrick Bamford and partner Michaela Ireland (Instagram)

Professional footballer Patrick Bamford has embraced Yorkshire life since his move to Leeds United in 2018. Once described as 'not your average footballer', the sportsman is known for his musical talent and intellect, as well as his charitable work raising money for environmental causes. He lives in Bardsey with his girlfriend Michaela Ireland.

Professional footballer Patrick Bamford, who plays forward for Leeds United and the England national team is one of Yorkshire's brightest sporting stars - quite an accolade, considering the county's considerable sporting pedigree.

The 28-year-old resides in Bardsey, an idyllic village between Leeds and Wetherby, with his longterm girlfriend Michaela Ireland, a model and pastry chef.

Described as one of the new generation of Yorkshire footballers, Patrick is well known for his charitable work raising money for environmental causes and environmental educational initiatives.

While he may not have aristocratic roots, in the past, the sportsman has been mocked for his middle-class background, his musical talent (he plays the piano, violin, guitar and saxophone) and his ability to converse in French, Spanish and German.

Patrick has spoken about feeling like an outsider in his sport, and about how it was not until he moved to Yorkshire, that he finally felt at home.

Gareth and Alison Southgate

England boss Gareth Southgate has been with wife Alison for 21 years (GETTY)

Gareth Southgate has been with wife Alison for two decades, with the England manager starting their romance by meeting for secret dates in a Tesco car park 21 years ago.

Southgate, who is set to lead England into their first major final since 1966 on Sunday, asked out the former shop worker two decades ago.

Alison, 55, first met Gareth while he was in his early 20s, with the then Crystal Palace trainee admitting he would loiter around her boutique to catch a glimpse of her and occasionally even start up a conversation.

However, he was presented with a major obstacle upon meeting her, as she actually lived with her boyfriend at the time.

Fortunately Gareth had a cunning plan, spotting the pair when they were on the verge of splitting while out one night at a restaurant.

The future Three Lions boss, who went on to play for Palace, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough before venturing into management, slipped Alison his number that night and the rest was history.

For a while they were forced to meet in secret at a Tesco car park before making their relationship official.

Marriage then came in 1997, after Alison issued an ultimatum when he signed for Villa.

She told the Watford-born star to either let her move in with him or go their separate ways, with Gareth of course picking the former.

They now live together in North Yorkshire with their two children: 22-year-old daughter Mia and 18-year-old son Flynn.

Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murthy

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak alongside his wife Akshata Murthy who says she will now pay UK tax (PA)

Akshata Murthy and Rishi Sunak met while studying at Stanford University; they have two daughters. Akshata is a director of her father's investment firm, Catamaran Ventures, and also manages her own fashion label. Her shares in Catamaran are worth £430m, making her one of the wealthiest women in Britain.

The 42-year-old is an Indian national, who is married to Mr Sunak, MP for Richmond in North Yorkshire and Chancellor of the Exquecher.

Recently Ms Murty, who is reportedly richer than the Queen, has been faced with criticism over her non-domicile tax status, meaning she does not have to pay UK tax on her income abroad. She has since spoken out and said she will now pay UK tax on all world-wide income as her tax status had become a distraction for her husband.

In April 2022 it was reported that Sunak and his wife had moved out of Downing Street to a newly-refurbished, luxury West London home.

In the Sunday Times Rich List 2022 ranking of the wealthiest people in the UK he was placed 222nd with an estimated fortune jointly with his wife of £730million, making him the "first frontline politician to join the rich list."

Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton

Downton Abbey star Jim Carter and his wife Imelda Staunton (CAMERA PRESS/BAFTA/Sarah Dunn)

Downton Abbey star Jim Carter and his wife Imelda Staunton wed in 1983, a year after meeting and have been the picture of marital bliss during their 37 year union.

The couple even recently spoke about their marriage during lockdown, and admitted that they're averse to technology despite its use in keeping communication.

In a previous interview Jim told the Mail on Sunday: "We both hate technology and we're not very good at it. We don't feel the need for it. I'm enjoying making phone calls rather than sending emails, having the luxury of a long conversation, not shovelling out information."

Jim and Imelda have one daughter together, Bessie, who was born in 1993. Given her parents' successful career in the industry, it's perhaps unsurprising that she has followed in her footsteps! She is perhaps best known for playing Prudence Featherington in Bridgerton.

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