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 ...

King Charles, 76, handed Grafton the birthday card in an envelope and shook her hand, telling her, "A very, very happy birthday," as seen in a video shared on X by royal reporter Rebecca English.

King Charles, 76, handed Grafton the birthday card in an envelope and shook her hand, telling her, "A very, very happy birthday," as seen in a video shared on X by royal reporter Rebecca English.

King Charles continued the tradition shortly after his accession, sending the first round of birthday cards from the palace shortly after the death of Queen Elizabeth in September 2022.

King Charles and Queen Camilla have kept the royal tradition of celebrating U.K. residents turning 100 with a special birthday card — but rarely do they hand deliver!

Around 1.3 million birthday cards were sent to people in the U.K., the Realms and overseas territories during Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign, People reported.