Disabled veterans in Surbiton have been visited by a member of the Royal family to celebrate a charity's 102nd birthday.

Princess Alexandra stopped by the Royal Star and Garter Homes last week, where she took a tour, signed the visitors' book, met residents, staff and volunteers and listened to the homes' choir.

The 81-year-old royal - the Queen's cousin - was received by the charity's chairman Major General Tim Tyler, chief executive Andy Cole, director of care Pauline Shaw and Surbiton home manager Barbara Carter.

She was presented with a yellow posy by WAAF veteran Phyllis, who said: "The Princess was absolutely delightful. She asked about my time in the WAAF and we chatted for a long time about all sorts of things. I will always remember today with great fondness and happiness."

The Princess has a long-standing relationship with The Royal Star & Garter Homes, after becoming the charity's president in July 1964. Since then

Her Royal Highness has visited the homes on many occasions, always devoting time to talking with residents.

Major General Tim Tyler said: "Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra's visits are always an absolute pleasure and most welcomed by residents who greatly enjoy her company. This is a significant year for our nation, as we commemorate the end of the First World war. At this poignant time, it is a privilege to share the Charity's Founders' Day with our President and we look forward to welcoming the Princess back to our Homes in the near future."