Dame Mary Berry moved to tears by William's 90th birthday wishes
He adds: "Have a fantastic day today. "I dread to think who's cooking your cake and the criticism they might get but good luck and I hope it goes really well."The One Show's birthday party does involve a cake - made by fellow celebrity chef Monica Galetti.
'Massive celebration'
Claudia Winkleman will also appear, as will Dame Mary's former Great British Bake Off co-stars Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins."It's a massive celebration," Jones said. "We have got lots of guests that have touched her life over the years."Claudia is on because they did a show together and they're great friends. "And then we may have two ladies who were on a very popular programme with her on BBC One."It's like a reunion."Dame Mary has also marked her birthday by joining Instagram for the first time.
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