THREE members of the All Pembrokeshire branch of Cruse Bereavement Care were invited to a recent royal reception in London.

The event, hosted by Her Majesty the Queen, was held in St. James's Palace to celebrate the charity's 50th anniversary. Her Majesty has been Royal Patron of Cruse since the Silver Jubilee in 1984.

One of Pembrokeshire's representatives, in recognition of her long service as a volunteer with the local branch, was presented to Her Majesty in the magnificent surroundings of the Throne Room.

"It feels like a dream," said the volunteer. "I have kept the invitation to remind me it actually happened. It was such an honour and a wonderful experience."

The reception was attended by more than 300 volunteers, staff and supporters of Cruse, as well as people who have been helped by the charity.