105岁的Donald Howkins 在一个护理之家以皇室的敬意、家庭和社区的荣誉庆祝了他的生日。 D-Day veteran Donald Howkins, 105, celebrated his birthday at a care home with royal tributes, family, and community honors.

105岁的Donald Howkins在Enfield的Elsyng House疗养院庆祝生日, D-Day veteran Donald Howkins, 105, celebrated his birthday at Elsyng House care home in Enfield with family, community support, and tributes from King Charles III and Queen Camilla. 这位前摩托车传令员曾在1944年诺曼底登陆期间服役于第90米德尔塞克斯团，享用了一杯特别的茶、一杯威士忌和一份带有糖霜奖章的蛋糕。 The former motorbike dispatch rider, who served in the 90th Middlesex Regiment during the 1944 Normandy landings, enjoyed a special tea, a dram of whisky, and a cake with icing medals. 当地学童近350张卡片,学生和歌手Siobhan Walsh的表演,以及他儿子Alan、女儿Susan、孙子Gary和Katie的来访。 Nearly 350 cards from local schoolchildren, performances by students and singer Siobhan Walsh, and visits from his son Alan, daughter Susan, and grandchildren Gary and Katie marked the occasion. 工作人员和家庭赞扬了热情的感情,Howkins对得到的认可深表感谢。 Staff and family praised the outpouring of affection, with Howkins expressing deep gratitude for the recognition.