Prince William celebrates Dame Mary Berry's 90th birthday
Prince William sent a special birthday message to Dame Mary Berry, who turned 90 on March 24. He described her as a "national treasure" during a message played on BBC Radio 2. He joked about who would bake her birthday cake and wished her a fantastic day. The message will also appear on a special episode of BBC’s The One Show, which will celebrate Dame Mary's remarkable life. Presenters Alex Jones and Roman Kemp will talk with her about her career. Alex mentioned that Mary was "blown away" by the royal's kind wishes. Dame Mary became famous for her work on cooking shows, especially The Great British Bake Off, which she left in 2016 when it moved to Channel 4. She has authored over 80 cookbooks and was honored as a Dame Commander by Prince William in 2021 for her contributions to cooking and writing. Celebrities like Claudia Winkleman and former Bake Off hosts Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins will also join the celebration on The One Show.