Two Bury St Edmunds care homes celebrated the Queen and Prince Philip’s platinum wedding anniversary in style last week.

East Anglian Daily Times: Davers Court residents Maureen, Violet, Margaret and Pearl with team members Amy Hammond, Hayden Revell and Katie Ramsbotham. Picture: LUCY TAYLORDavers Court residents Maureen, Violet, Margaret and Pearl with team members Amy Hammond, Hayden Revell and Katie Ramsbotham. Picture: LUCY TAYLOR (Image: Lucy Taylor Photography)

Staff at Davers Court and Glastonbury Court decorated the homes with union jack bunting and residents enjoyed a traditional afternoon tea followed by a screening of the iconic wedding day from November 20, 1947.

Glastonbury Court also hosted a royal family-themed quiz for residents to round-off the day’s celebrations.

East Anglian Daily Times: Pauline Allen and Shirley Williams celebrate the royal anniversary. Picture: PAUL NIXONPauline Allen and Shirley Williams celebrate the royal anniversary. Picture: PAUL NIXON (Image: Paul Nixon Photography 01473430707 07904296577)

Sharlene Van Tonder, home manager at Glastonbury Court, said: “Celebrating the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s platinum wedding anniversary gave us a fantastic opportunity to provide residents with a valuable reminiscing activity, which is particularly important for those living with dementia.”

Wendy Harvey, Davers Court home manager, said: “Many residents remember the wedding day in 1947 and we all enjoyed hearing their stories and memories from this historic event.

East Anglian Daily Times: Glastonbury Court's Shirley Williams, Pauline Allen and Brian Warwick. Picture: PAUL NIXONGlastonbury Court's Shirley Williams, Pauline Allen and Brian Warwick. Picture: PAUL NIXON (Image: Paul Nixon Photography 01473430707 07904296577)

“We all had a brilliant time celebrating and raising a glass to the Queen and Prince Philip on their special day.”