The Princess Royal hosts a Christmas Tea Party for the Not Forgotten Association

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The Princess Royal, as Patron of the Not Forgotten Association, hosted the charity's annual Christmas celebration.

The Princess Royal meets veteran Dorothea Barron

Her Royal Highness, alongside Sir Tim Laurence, invited guests and staff of the Not Forgotten Association to St James's Palace for the annual Christmas tea party.

Sir Tim Laurence chats with guests during the Christmas tea party

The Not Forgotten Association is a tri-service military charity, of which Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal is Patron. 

The Princess Royal meets guests during the Christmas tea party

The charity provides entertainment, respite and challenge events for injured, ill or isolated veterans and serving personnel of all ages, ranks and backgrounds. 

The Royal Household performs during the Christmas tea party

Through their work they improve physical and mental health, build confidence, reconnect and restore purpose, and change lives.

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