Alfie Boe sings Happy Birthday to UK's oldest man
Opera star Alfie Boe has serenaded the UK’s oldest man with a special version of Happy Birthday as he turned 110.
The singer made a special appearance, by video call, during Donald Rose’s celebrations on Tuesday.
Mr Boe said it had been a pleasure to sing for Mr Rose, from Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
The 110-year-old said it had been “very nice” to hear Mr Boe sing and rewarded him with a round of applause.
The singer made a special appearance, by video call, during Donald Rose’s celebrations on Tuesday.
Mr Boe said it had been a pleasure to sing for Mr Rose, from Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
The 110-year-old said it had been “very nice” to hear Mr Boe sing and rewarded him with a round of applause.
Mr Rose’s son David, 76, said: “Dad is just amazing he has been a great father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
“He always worked so hard. After the war, he drove a dust cart, then worked for the gas board and he would do any work to put food on the family table.
“He was as strong as an ox.
“It’s amazing to think my dad is the oldest man in the country. We’ve all had a really lovely day and it’s a great way to start Christmas.”
