But after having a second and final dose of the vaccine means she can now crack on with domestic chores and finally celebrate her landmark.
Dame Esther said: “Having my second jab means that for the first time I can really start planning my next birthday party. “I had to delay celebrating reaching 80 for a whole year so I can’t wait to picnic in my garden with all my grandchildren which will be the best birthday celebration of all. “I’m also going to book the man who told me my boiler needs servicing.
At first I thought he was being personal but it turns out my boiler really does need servicing and now I feel confident letting him into my house to get it done.”The national treasure is known to millions as the eternally optimistic.
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