The Duchess of Cornwall has proclaimed she is a “confirmed oldie” as she celebrated her 75th birthday with guests including Jeremy Irons and Dame Joanna Lumley. Actors, musicians and writers joined her for a champagne reception and sea bass lunch at the National Liberal Club, Whitehall. Camilla, who appeared in good spirits as she cracked jokes about toilet paper, wanted her party to celebrate the achievements of those aged over 70. The Duchess of Cornwall with Sir Trevor McDonald during The Oldie Luncheon (Chris Jackson/PA)“You sweetly thought you were here because of who you are,” the broadcaster Gyles Brandreth joked with guests. After a speech by Lord Williams, who hailed the duchess as a “warrior lady”, Camilla was presented with a birthday cake by her 15-year-old granddaughter, Lola.

Source: The Star July 12, 2022 16:08 UTC