A group of children and young adults from an East Oxford hospice are this morning decorating Prince Charles's Christmas tree.

Five children from Helen House, six young adults from Douglas House and their parents were invited to Clarence House by the Duchess of Cornwall, who is the Magdalen Road-based charity's patron.

After helping Camilla decorate the tree, they will have a tea party with the Duchess before returning home.

Nikki Barber, of Helen and Douglas House said: "There was huge excitement this morning when everyone was getting on the bus. Both the young people, the staff and parents are all very excited about going to Clarence House and meeting the Duchess."