Right Royal 100th birthday for great-gran Hilda

A Sunderland great grandma had a right royal knees up to celebrate turning 100 in style.

- by Katy Wheeler

Hilda Oram is a big fan of the Royal family, in particular King Charles, who she has admired since his days as a young prince, so when she turned 100 her family gave her the full Royal treatment.

With the help of staff at Thorncliffe in Thornhill, her family transformed the care home into a Buckingham Palace-style garden party, complete with life-size cut out of King Charles, a royal-themed cake, balloon arch - and even a tiara for the birthday girl who was dressed in Royal blue.

Hilda's family and friends, as well as fellow residents, filled the garden for the party which daughter-in-law Tracey Oram said was a perfect way to celebrate Hilda's big day.

"She has always loved King Charles," said Tracey.