Christine Miller is celebrating her 102nd birthday in style this week at Mathieson House Care Home in Edinburgh.
All the stops have been pulled out to ensure Christine and all her friends in the home can enjoy her special day, including balloons, music, singing and, at Christine’s request, lots of cake!
A special guest is also on the invite list, as Christine’s only son Robin flies in from America to mark the special occasion with her.
Christine celebrated her Centurian birthday in 2020, receiving a treasured letter from the late Queen Elizabeth to mark the occasion.
When asked about what receiving her letter meant to her, Christine said: “It was a great honour to receive a letter from our late, great Queen. She worked tirelessly to serve our country over her rein and was someone I admired greatly. I treasure my letter from her dearly.
“I know there are others out there keenly awaiting their letters from our new King. For me it was very exciting to receive the letter, especially as COVID restrictions had put a rain check on my party plans. ”
Christine, originally from Windygates and Methil, Fyfe, was born on the 12th of October 1920. Her 102 years have been packed with adventure, moving to Malaysia in 1956 and living within the Sarawak for the next sixteen years
One of Christine’s great loves in her life has been travel, extensively exploring America and Asia in her youth.
When asked the secret to a long and happy life, Christine responded: “Travel the world with people you love and see as much as you can – while you can. I have had many adventures across Malaysia and the USA in my time.
“Experiencing new cultures keeps you young at heart. I have made so many happy memories to look back on now.
“Thank you to all the staff at Renaissance Care for ensuring that I can spend this day having fun with my loved ones. It has been a birthday party to be remember!”