Longest lasting pen friendship (pen pals)

Longest lasting pen friendship (pen pals)
Who
Beryl Richmond, Ruth Magee
What
83:172 year(s):day(s)
Where
United Kingdom ()
When

The longest lasting pen friendship (pen pals) is 83 years 172 days, and was achieved by Ruth Magee (Canada) and Beryl Richmond (UK), as verified on 5 June 2023.


Ruth and Beryl began corresponding as children through a school pen pal program in 1939. The two women have met in person twice: once in 1986, and a second time in 2009.

"The pair, who also chat on the phone from time to time, say they’re thrilled that their friendship is officially record-breaking."

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