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British Graham met American Vickie on a plane in 1982. She’s been correcting his pronunciation ever since

By Natalia V. Osipova, Mackenzie Happe and Francesca Street, CNN

Updated 1:00 PM EDT, Tue July 15, 2025

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British Graham met American Vickie on a plane in 1982. She's been correcting his pronunciation ever since

Vickie and Graham Kidner have a lot to share about their love story and how, after meeting on an airplane in 1982, they've navigated a cross-cultural relationship for four decades. Discover what has kept their relationship special ever since. To learn more about this story and enjoy more travel-based romances and tales of friendship, check out the latest season of CNN's Chance Encounters podcast

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