The following interview was originally published in 2017. Dame Vera Lynn laughs when she is asked what turning 100 feels like. “Old!” she says. “Old in body, but young at heart.” Our most cherished Second World War veteran might be frailer these days.
But the sparkle that lifted the troops ’ spirits shows no sign of diminishing before her birthday on Monday. “I can’t drink champagne now,” she admits. “I’ll be drinking lemonade with a dash of red wine to celebrate.” To mark the milestone, the Forces’ Sweetheart is releasing an album with Alfie Boe and Alexander Armstrong, setting a new record for the one she already holds.
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