Michael Caine, 87, and his wife Shakira, 73, take selfies during romantic stroll

Michael Caine, 87, and his wife Shakira, 73, put on a loved-up display as they take selfies during romantic stroll

They were forced to mark their 48th wedding anniversary in lockdown earlier this month.

And Michael Caine and his long-term wife Shakira looked as loved-up as ever as they enjoyed a romantic stroll in Chelsea, west London, on Thursday morning.

The iconic actor, 87, and the former model, 73, seemed to be in great spirits as they held hands and took selfies during their cosy walk.

Still going strong: Michael Caine and his long-term wife Shakira looked as loved-up as ever as they enjoyed a romantic stroll in Chelsea, west London, on Thursday morning

Keeping safe amid the coronavirus pandemic, the duo twinned in protective face masks, navy gloves and baseball caps as they treated themselves to some fresh air.

The Educating Rita star opted for comfort in casual trainers, teamed with a thick black jacket, baggy trousers and a blue shirt.

UFO actress Shakira, meanwhile, was dressed in a longline coat, straight-leg bottoms and sporty footwear.

Say cheese! The iconic actor, 87, and the former model, 73, seemed to be in great spirits as they held hands and took selfies during their cosy walk

Say cheese! The iconic actor, 87, and the former model, 73, seemed to be in great spirits as they held hands and took selfies during their cosy walk

Quality time: Keeping safe amid the coronavirus pandemic, the duo twinned in protective face masks, navy gloves and baseball caps as they treated themselves to some fresh air

Cute: The pair ensured they captured their outing on their mobile phones

Quality time: Keeping safe amid the coronavirus pandemic, the duo twinned in protective face masks, navy gloves and baseball caps as they treated themselves to some fresh air

Doting: At one point, Guyanese beauty Shakira adjusted her spouse's covering

Doting: At one point, Guyanese beauty Shakira adjusted her spouse’s covering

Low-key: The Educating Rita star opted for comfort in casual trainers, teamed with a thick black jacket, baggy trousers and a blue shirt

Low-key: The Educating Rita star opted for comfort in casual trainers, teamed with a thick black jacket, baggy trousers and a blue shirt

Sir Michael walked with the aid of a cane, which he has used since he suffered an ankle injury in 2018 after he fell on a patch of ice. 

Their romance has proved to be one of the longest marriages in showbiz, after tying the knot in Las Vegas in 1973. 

In 2019, the veteran British actor revealed how he met the love of his life after seeing her star in a coffee commercial.   

‘I was at home and this commercial came on, for Maxwell House coffee. And there was this beautiful Brazilian girl,’ he told Andrew Denton’s Interview.

Off they go: UFO actress Shakira, meanwhile, was dressed in a longline coat, straight-leg bottoms and sporty footwear as she straightened Michael's collar

Out and about: The couple emerged from a car

Off they go: UFO actress Shakira, meanwhile, was dressed in a longline coat, straight-leg bottoms and sporty footwear as she straightened Michael’s collar

‘I said to my mate “we’re going to Brazil tomorrow – I have plenty of money, we’re going to find her.”

Much to his surprise, his dream woman was not on the other side of the world, but instead a stone’s throw away from where he was living.

The thespian reportedly called his future wife every day for ten days until she finally agreed to go out with him. 

The couple have one daughter together, Natasha, 48, while the Alfie star has another daughter Dominique, 65, from his previous marriage with actress Patricia Haines.

Help: Sir Michael walked with the aid of a cane, which he has used since he suffered an ankle injury in 2018 after he fell on a patch of ice

Help: Sir Michael walked with the aid of a cane, which he has used since he suffered an ankle injury in 2018 after he fell on a patch of ice