Camilla hosts Clarence House Christmas party

Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, has hosted a small Christmas party from an Oxfordshire hospice, according to reports.

Twelve children and adults from the Helen and Douglas House Hospice were invited to Clarence House, a royal residence, on Tuesday.

They joined in decorating a nine foot Christmas tree set up in the library of the house.

Guests were also treated to a tea party and got the chance to meet a Welsh Guard captain in all his regalia, the Press Association has revealed.

Sister Frances Ritchie, who founded the hospice, said: "It was the most lovely surprise to be invited here. We're so delighted."

The visitors gave the duchess a teddy bear as a thank you present.

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