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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
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Kristin Contino

Mary Berry Admitted She "Was Totally Overcome" By Prince William's Gushing Tribute—And Reveals His "Competitive" Side With Kate

Mary Berry wearing a sequin dress, smiling at Prince William who is touching her arm.

Dame Mary Berry celebrated her 90th birthday this spring, and during a special video tribute on the One Show, Prince William popped in to send his best wishes to the legendary baking guru. In a new interview with Saga this week, Berry shared her adorable reaction to the clip—and also revealed a tidbit about what it's like working with the Prince and Princess of Wales.

"I had to bite my lip, because you feel, ‘Oh, goodness gracious me!'" she said of Prince William's message, during which he called her "a true national treasure." Berry adds, "I was totally overcome. I thought, 'I must hold myself together.'"

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