IN PICS: Barack and Michelle Obama celebrate 26 years of marriage; give serious couple goals

Former US President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama are celebrating 26 years of their marriage today. On the occasion the former president tweeted an image of Michelle with a romantic caption reading: “Happy Anniversary, @MichelleObama. For 26 years, you’ve been an extraordinary partner, someone who can always make me laugh, and my favourite person to see the world with. The post was retweeted by Michelle also/Image: Twitter(@Barack Obama)..

Though the Obamas are no longer the POTUS and FLOTUS, there has been no decline in the massive popularity they enjoy. Image: Instagram (@obamawhitehouse)

26 years down the line the Obamas are still giving us some serious couple goals./ Image: Instagram (@obama_and_kids)

Check out this old picture of Barack Obama and Michelle which dates back to their reception day. Image: Instagram (@hmi_buzz)

There are many occasions when the former White House residents have set examples of true love. The couple has never shied away from open expression of their love. / Image: Instagram (@obama_and_kids)

On their 25th anniversary Michelle shared this picture and had written “A quarter of a century later, you're still my best friend & the most extraordinary man I know. I (heart) you.” Image: Twitter (@MichelleObama)

Michelle Obama wrote on their 26th anniversary "Each day I’m with you, I’m reminded of what a treasure you truly are to us all."