Today’s birthdays

Lord Hutton, a former Lord of Appeal in Ordinary, is 86; Baroness Greengross, Director General, Age Concern England, 1987-2000, 82; the Hon Charlotte Bingham, playwright and novelist, 75; Baroness Prashar, Chairman, Judicial Appointments Commission, 2006-10, 69; Mr George Howarth, MP, 68; Lt Gen Sir Freddie Viggers, Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, 2009-11; Adjutant General, 2005-08, 66; Mr David Pittaway, QC, Treasurer, Inner Temple, 62; Mr Mike Mcintyre, sailor; Olympic yachting gold medallist, Star Class, Seoul 1988, 61; Mr John Saville, Ambassador to Venezuela, 57; Councillor Eva Bolander, Lord Provost of Glasgow, 57; Mr Carl Hester, dressage rider; Olympic gold medallist, dressage team grand prix special, London 2012, 50; Mr Marcus Wareing, chef and restaurateur, 47; and Miss Katherine Jenkins, mezzosoprano, 37.