100-year-old among first to receive new cards from King and Queen Consort
The IndependentStay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A former member of the Women’s Royal Naval Service was among the first people to receive the new birthday cards from King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, in celebration of her 100th birthday. “This brings our warmest congratulations and heartfelt good wishes on such a special occasion.” The card features and image, which was taken in 2018, of the King and Queen Consort smiling. open image in gallery Ruth Park-Pearson received a card from the King and Queen Consort for her 100th birthday They are also sent to those celebrating their 60th, 65th, 70th wedding anniversaries and every year thereafter. open image in gallery 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 at Buckingham Palace Park-Pearson was born in Glasgow and served as a Wren, a member of the Women’s Royal Naval Service, during the Second World War.