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

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 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.

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Rona Grafton, originally from Teesville, was hosted at MIMA before being introduced to Their Majesties as they finished their walk through Centre Square. The special moment on Rona’s big day came about after staff from the Gables Care Home in Longlands contacted staff in middlesbrough -council> Middlesbrough Council ’s adult social care team.

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.