Dame Mary Berry was emotional after she celebrated a special milestone in style. The national treasure turned 90 years old yesterday and a special edition of The One Show aired in her honour.
The former Great British Bake Off host runs a social media account in collaboration with her assistant, Lucy Young. Lucy took to the social media platform yesterday to share a special message from Dame Mary after she was inundated with messages.
She said: “Today I’m 90 and I’m absolutely blown away from the messages all over the world and friends nearby. Thank you so much. I’m going to have a wonderful day.”
Dame Mary appeared on The One Show along with Claudia Winkleman, Sue Perkins, Mel Giedroyc, Monica Galetti and Michael Ball. Lucy said: “Thank you to the @bbctheoneshow for the most wonderful programme for @damemaryberry Emotional x”
Dame Mary was flooded with messages of support from celebrity fans and followers from across the world. Great British Bake Off’s Paul Hollywood shared a snap of the two with the caption: “Happy birthday Mary #bezza.”
Jamie Oliver posted: “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!!
“Lovely people please send lots of birthday love her way and she’s just joined Instagram too so make sure you give her a follow! Big love joxx”
Monday’s episode of The One Show featured a special message from The Prince of Wales. In the message, he joked with Dame Mary that he “dreads to think” who will be baking her cake and called her a “national treasure”.
Prince William 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 over the years. Have a fantastic day today.
“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.” Speaking after the Prince’s video message was shown, Dame Mary said: “What an honour.”
The episode also included a message from Dame Mary’s husband, Paul Hunnings, 93, who she has been married to since 1966. He said: “Happy birthday love, you’ve done very well, that comes from both me and Darcey (their dog), who’s at my feet.
“And I look forward to many more happy years together. God bless.” At the end of the show, Michael Ball and the BBC Singers performed a reworked version of Abba’s Mamma Mia, which saw the words changed to be about Dame Mary.
Before the song, Dame Mary told viewers: “I hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I have, and there’s lots more to come in the rest of the year, I’m working hard.”
Dame Mary has starred as a judge on BBC One’s Britain’s Best Home Cook and fronted shows including Classic Mary Berry and Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts.