DAME Mary Berry got a sweet surprise on her 90th birthday yesterday — a congratulations message from Prince William.
The baking queen was thrilled, and shocked, as Wills called her a national treasure and joked he dreads to think who will make her cake.
His message was shown during The One Show: Dame Mary Berry, A Celebration at 90.
She was busy chatting to hosts Alex Jones and Roman Kemp about her life and career when they said a special someone wanted to wish her all the best.
In his message, William, who with wife Kate joined Dame Mary for A Berry Royal Christmas on BBC One in 2019, said: “Hi Mary. I want to wish you a very happy 90th birthday. You are a true national treasure and we’ve loved working with you.
“I dread to think who’s cooking your cake and the criticism they might get, but good luck and I hope it goes really well.”
Mary, made a Dame Commander by Wills in 2021, was overjoyed but also moved to tears by the emotion and shock.
Other guests included Claudia Winkleman and former The Great British Bake Off presenters Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins.
Dame Mary left Bake Off in 2016 when it quit the BBC for Channel 4. Wills’ message was also played on Scott Mills’ BBC Radio 2 show yesterday.
Among those posting best wishes were TV chef Jamie Oliver. On Instagram, he wrote: “Happy 90th Birthday to the one and only @DameMaryBerry!! I think I can safely say on behalf of all of us, you are a true inspiration!!”
Dame Mary, a household name for her recipes and baking tips, has written more than 80 cookery books.
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