Princess Anne will visit Mountbatten, on Tuesday, as part of this year’s celebrations to mark 45 years of hospice care on the Island.

HRH The Princess Royal will be given a tour and meet staff, volunteers, patients and their families.

It is the latest in a series of Mountbatten events this year to celebrate the start of the Island’s hospice story, which began in 1977.

Nigel Hartley, Mountbatten CEO, said: "We are delighted to welcome HRH The Princess Royal back to Mountbatten.

"So much has changed since she last visited in 2013.

"Our services have grown and evolved and we are now looking after thousands more people across the Island.

"It gives us an opportunity to showcase what Mountbatten looks like today, supporting people in so many ways, 24/7."

Meanwhile, Mountbatten is saying goodbye to long-standing trustees - Rosamond Poncia, Josephine Smith, Philip Shears, Edward Nicholson and John Trotter, said to have played a 'vital role' in the organisation.

In their place, Barbara Halliday, Stephen Izatt, Steve Brookwell, Dave Bennett, Andrew Neill and Moraig Forrest-Charde were appointed.

An afternoon tea party for the 45th anniversary, to celebrate and thank the Island’s community for its ongoing support, is being held at Mountbatten on October 13.