Most 100-year-olds can’t wait to get their card from the Queen.

But Margaret Miller already has an accolade from Her Majesty.

She was awarded the British Empire Metal in 1989 for her community work and yesterday received a birthday card from Buckingham Palace too.

She said: “I never dreamt I would reach 100. I thought I would be long gone.”

Margaret, from Springboig, has been volunteering in her local community for more than 70 years.

As well as helping the WRVS, Margaret set up a club for stroke victims 35 years ago called The Lightburn WRVS Harmony Club.

She said: “I joined the WRVS at the outbreak of the Second World War.

“It has always been very important to me.

“I think setting up the stroke club has been one of the highlights of my life.”

Alison Love, WRVS Manager for Greater Glasgow & Lanarkshire, said: “Margaret has dedicated much of her time to helping others and we would like to take this opportunity to thank her and to wish her many happy returns.”

Margaret’s only child, daughter Jean, 67, now does most of the work at the stroke cafe.

However Margaret still goes along to meetings in Shettleston.

Margaret was born in 1910 – the year George V became King.

She moved to Glasgow in 1936, with her late husband James.

She said: “I was originally from Kilmaurs and my husband and I moved to Glasgow together.

“He was from Kilmarnock - we met when we were out walking when a friend introduced us.

“I married in the parish church in Kilmaurs at the top of my father’s garden. My wedding dress was white satin.”

Sadly, James, an auditor, died 32 years ago.

But Margaret has always lived a busy life.

She said: “I have lived in the same house for more than 70 years and have enjoyed becoming part of the community.

The centenarian has lived through two world wars and has very distinct memories of both.

She said: “In the First World War I remember seeing soldiers from Kilmaurs marching to Kilmarnock for the train when they joined up.

“In the Second World War Shettleston was a very friendly place. I remember not being able to get butter on rations and a stranger gave me a pound of hers. I gave her tea in exchange.

As to her secret for a long life, Margaret said: “I just think you’ve got to live what’s given to you.”