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HRH The Princess Royal announced as Royal Reviewing Officer at Founder's Day

26th April 2016

It has been announced that HRH The Princess Anne will be the Reviewing Officer in attendance at this year's Founder's Day at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. As part of the event which marks the founding of the Royal Hospital in 1682 by King Charles II, Her Royal Highness will meet the Chelsea Pensioners on parade. The last time The Princess Royal attended Founder's Day was in 2008 (pictured below).

 

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