A Welsh woman has celebrated her 112th birthday and shared her secrets to a long life.
Lilian Priest was born in Monmouth on November 7, 1908.
She marked the celebratory occasion with a piece of cake and a card from the Queen.
She was also treated to a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday at the care home where she lives.
Lilian, who lived through both World Wars, said the key to her long life has been getting fresh air and walking.
Shee played tennis into her 80s and liked to “walk everywhere”. Her daughter Wendy Richmond-Jones was allowed to visit Lilian, despite Covid-19 restrictions.
She said: “She has always been very active and walked a great deal having grown up in the Welsh mountain air. I think it is an amazing achievement. Mum is an inspiration to us all. She has always been positive and not one to give in and we are all very proud of her.
“Mum was very pleased to receive her card from the Queen and many birthday greetings from family and friends.”
Lilian, who moved to Bournemouth at the age of 18 to work in B&B, celebrated her birthday at York House care home in nearby Swanage.
Manager Carol Carter said: “She stood up and made a speech to thank everyone.”
Great-gran Lilian became Britain’s oldest person last month after the death of Joan Hocquard, who was born eight months before her.
Her husband Arthur, who she married in 1937 and travelled the world with, died in 2000.
