A 100-year-old woman who is among the first to receive birthday cards from the King and Queen Consort said she will proudly display their greetings. Ruth Park-Pearson, a former Wren, from ...

The tradition dates back to 1917 and the reign of King George V, when those celebrating their 100th birthday or 60th wedding anniversary were sent a telegram of good wishes from the king.

Birthday cards from the King and Queen Consort have been sent to Brits turning 100 and 105, with one of the first going to centenarian Ruth Park-Pearson on October 21 ...

On Saturday, Irene Lloyd - who celebrated her 100th birthday on September 25 - also received one of the first cards from King Charles III. The greeting said: 'My wife and I are so pleased to know ...

At my dad’s recent 85th birthday party, guests were encouraged to give greeting cards that were personalized. The messages in the cards and in speeches were positive and supportive, making him ...

The message inside one of the first birthday cards celebrating 100 years of age, which have been signed by King Charles III and the Queen consort (Picture: PA) Charles became King after the Queen ...