Ipswich: Pauline Harris who had tea with the Queen turns 100

Pauline Harris celebrated her big day with family members and ActivLives Lunch Club members.

Mrs Harris, who was born on February 12 1923, had tea with the Queen before her historic reign in 1951 when they were in their 20s.

Queen Elizabeth (second left) with Pauline Harris (furthest right) in 1951. Credit: Pauline Harris (Image: Pauline Harris)

Her husband, Arthur, was Chief Petty Officer for the Royal Navy and worked with Prince Phillip when he was captain of the ship.

She also planted a tree outside the front of St Mary at Stoke Church with the mayor ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Tree planting ceremony by Pauline Harris aged 99 with Deputy Mayor John Cook at St Marys Church Ipswich in honour of the Queens Jubilee. Picture: Newsquest (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Mrs Harris had multiple celebrations for her birthday, one with those at St Mary at Stoke Church in Ipswich, and another on her birthday with family members.

Pauline Harris with CEO of ActivLives, Julie Stokes. Credit: Julie Stokes (Image: Julie Stokes)

She received a big bunch of flowers and chocolates to celebrate the day, as well as a two-course meal and a cake.

Not only did she receive her 100th birthday card from King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla, but also an Apostolic Blessing from the Pope.

She thoroughly enjoyed the day, and thanked everyone for their good wishes and presents.

The gifts she received from both the King and Queen Consort, and the Pope. Credit: Julie Stokes (Image: Julie Stokes)