A dedicated Royalist in Cleckheaton is such a big fan of the famous family that she even has copies of Prince William's and Harry's birth certificates.

Former Deputy Mayor of Spenborough, Gladys Kell wrote to St James's Palace to tell Prince Charles about the copies and has received a response from his office thanking her for her interest.

"Twenty one years ago when Prince William was born, I thought I'd start collecting birth certificates and so got copies of the Princes' birth certificates," said Mrs Kell, 77.

"I was so thrilled that Charles and Diana got married and then had children that I decided to collect their birth certificates.

"I thought Prince Charles might like to know this so I sent him a photo of the certificates and a letter.

"Within four days, a letter arrived from his office.

"It said the Prince of Wales was grateful to me for taking the trouble to send the photo and gave me his thanks and best wishes."