A Burnham-On-Sea resident who will be celebrating her 80th birthday on the same day as the Queen has been invited to a special tea party being hosted by the Lord Lieutenant of Somerset to celebrate the occasion.
Mrs Beryl North of Pembroke Close (pictured) will be among eight residents from across Somerset going to Lady Gass’ home on Wednesday April 19th.
Mrs North told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “I’m very pleased and honoured to share the same birthday as the Queen.”
“I understand I was born just 20 minutes before her! I’m looking forwards to going along to the event with my husband.”
Residents who will be 80 years of age on April 21st were asked to send in their names for selection to attend a luncheon reception with The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace on 19th April.
As a result of a ballot held by the Lord Lieutenant, two successful candidates were named as Mr George Bell of Wellington and Mrs Edith Grobosz of Southdown, Bathwere chosen. But to celebrate their special day, those not attending the luncheon have been invited to join Lady Gass for tea.
Lady Gass said: “This is a very special part of the celebrations of the Queen’s 80th birthday and everything she has done for this country. I am glad to be able to have a local event for those who share her birthday.”
