A woman who has lived in Brighton for more than 90 years is celebrating her 102nd birthday today.

Betty Rouse was born in Surbiton, south west London, in 1921, before her family moved to Patcham, Brighton, in 1930 when she was nine.

She will be celebrating at her care home Regent House in The Drive, Hove, with a tea party surrounded by residents, staff and even the mayor Lizzie Deane.

Betty told The Argus: “I haven’t got a secret for living to 102. I was shocked when they told me how old I was.

“Fancy being that old, oh dear”, she laughed.

Staff at the care home said Betty has always been “very quiet but has an amazing sense of humour and quick wit”.

One of the staff said: "She is always keeping us on our toes with her sense of humour.”

The Argus: Betty remembers meeting the Queen Mother, most likely in 1936Betty remembers meeting the Queen Mother, most likely in 1936 (Image: The Argus)

Another staff member said Betty joked she was “too old” for joining in with an arts and crafts session at the care home.

Staff said Betty has a "serious sweet tooth".

Betty, who had two brothers and two sisters, spoke about some of her favourite memories in Sussex, including meeting the Queen Mother, which was most likely in 1936.

The Argus: The Queen Mother at Brighton Station. Most likely in 1955The Queen Mother at Brighton Station. Most likely in 1955 (Image: Argus Archive)

Betty said: “I remember the Queen Mother, I remember her getting out of a helicopter right beside me in Eastbourne. I liked her."

Betty’s favourite thing about Brighton is the First World War memorial in Old Steine Gardens which was built in 1922.