Prince William surprises Mary Berry on 90th birthday

Dame Mary Berry celebrated her 90th birthday with a special episode of BBC's The One Show, which featured surprise messages from Prince William and various celebrity friends. The Prince of Wales praised her as a 'true national treasure' and humorously expressed concern over who would be baking her birthday cake, wishing her a fantastic day. Alongside William, well-wishers included notable figures like Dame Joanna Lumley and Paul Hollywood, with a special performance dedicated to Mary by Michael Ball and the BBC singers. The episode also allowed Mary to reminisce about her childhood while revisiting her home in Bath. Alex Jones, one of the show's presenters, described the celebration as 'utterly magical' and a beautiful tribute to Mary’s inspiring life. Mary, who has authored over 80 cookery books, was made a Dame Commander in 2021 for her contributions to culinary arts.