It's tradition for members of the British public to receive a birthday card from the monarch when they turn 100, but one lucky woman got an even more special gift. Rona Grafton was treated to a rare in-person greeting from King Charles III on her 100th birthday on Thursday,

King Charles and Queen Camilla celebrated Rona Grafton's 100th birthday during an away day in Middlesbrough, hand-delivering one of their famous cards.

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King Charles personally delivered a 100th birthday card as he marked the first time a monarch had visited Middlesbrough in over three decades. He was joined by his wife, the Queen, as they packed in four engagements between them.

King Charle’s made a touching gesture to a centenarian celebrating her 100th birthday, by personally handingher a card from him and the Queen during a royal visit. The monarch was on a walkabout in Middlesbrough on Thursday afternoon (13 February) when he met Rona Grafton.

Rona Grafton, from Middlesbrough, marked her 100th birthday in a very special way - meeting King Charles and Queen Camilla.