Peter now Patricia at the age of 90

Peter Davies has lived an admirable life; serving with the British Army, followed by a fulfilling career and a long and happy marriage.

But since the age of three Peter harboured a deep secret, one he felt unable to share with anyone. He had long considered himself a woman.

Now, at the age of 90 and after the death of his beloved wife, he has come out as transgender and has begun female hormone treatment.

The World War 2 veteran says she has never felt more at ease with herself.

"It feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I was living a lie," said Patricia, who lives in a village in Leicestershire, England.

"I was 60 when it all came pouring out to my wife; she was very sympathetic but we agreed to keep it quiet. She used to buy me jewellery and she would call me Patricia. I kept it a complete secret."