Rona Grafton was treated to the rare occasion during the royal couple's away day in Middlesbrough on Feb. 13. King Charles, 76, handed Grafton the birthday card in an envelope and shook her hand, telling her, "A very, very happy birthday," as seen in a video shared on X by royal reporter Rebecca English.

It’s one of the most famous birthday greetings in the world and the royal celebration was given a special twist for one recipient by none other than The King himself. As King Charles and

King Charles and Queen Camilla have travelled to Middlesbrough where they will pack in four engagements between them.

It's tradition for members of the British public to receive a birthday card from the monarch when they turn 100, but one lucky woman got an even more special gift. Rona Grafton was treated to a rare in-person greeting from King Charles III on her 100th birthday on Thursday,