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The family were throwing a big family and friends party for Mary, the soon-to-be centenarian. Invitations went out a couple of months before... not too far in advance lest it be tempting providence. Guests, cards and greetings came from far and wide to the pretty Berkshire town.

The party girl was a very attractive woman, even at this ripe old age. She herself seemed regal as everyone gathered round in reverence to watch her open her 100th birthday cards, one of which had come from Buckingham Palace.

The party was in uproar when Mary asked innocently “Elizabeth who?”

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