Donald Rose, the UK's oldest man, celebrated his 110th birthday with a star-studded party featuring a video call serenade from opera singer Alfie Boe. The Second World War veteran, who is now a supercentenarian, enjoyed the special occasion at Canal Vue Care Home in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, with a performance from Boe, as well as a visit from the Mayor of Erewash and a special card from King Charles and Queen Camilla.
The UK’s oldest man Donald Rose celebrates his 110th birthday Opera singer Alfie Boe serenaded Britain’s oldest man as he turned ‘110 years young’ with a celebrity party to mark the occasion. The musical theatre star performed for Donald Rose , who is now a ‘supercentenarian’, on a video call. Boe said it was a pleasure to perform for the decorated Second World War veteran, who watched the singer on a mobile at Canal Vue Care Home in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
Donald Roe had a military representative visit his 110th birthday party Recognition of Donald’s military service includes being among 200 veterans and their guests to attend St James’s Palace for a Christmas reception hosted by the Duke of Gloucester. Veterans’ charity The Not Forgotten, which aims to combat isolation and loneliness in the armed forces, organised the event. Donald served with the Queen’s Royal Regiment during World War Two, having trained as a sniper after joining the Army.
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