A TEENAGER has had her wish granted to meet British girl group Little Mix at an exclusive event in London.

Sixteen-year-old Millie Robson, from Newton Aycliffe, met the pop stars with the help the Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity.

The Northern Echo:

Queen Elizabeth II speaks to Millie Robson, 15, from Co Durham, her mother, Marie, and dad, David after the terror attack. Picture: PA

Jade Thirlwall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Perrie Edwards and Jesy Nelson, took time out of their busy schedule to meet a group of 12 children with life-limiting conditions, including Millie, who survived the bombing of Manchester Arena in 2017

She was seriously injured in the terrorist attack and sustained damage to both legs, one arm and her ears.

Millie has had had two operations to remove the nuts and bolts from both of her legs and has tinnitus as a result of a perforated ear drum.

After the event, Millie’s mum, said: “Spending time with Little Mix was very special.

“Millie’s first concert after Manchester was to see Little Mix in Newcastle, to be able to tell the girls that in person was very special. Thank you to all involved in making Millie’s wish happen.

“It was a lovely experience for all of us.”