AYLESBURY Waterside Theatre was visited by a member of the royal family this week to celebrate the venue reaching its first birthday.

Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra was given a tour of the theatre and went to the second space area where she listened to a song from the Stoke Mandeville Combined School choir.

She met a number of invited guests, including Jonathan Wilkes, the star of this year's pantomime, Dick Whittington.

Before departing Princess Alexandra, who is a cousin to the Queen, unveiled a commemorative plaque in honour of her visit.

Elizabeth Adlington, chief executive of Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, said: “We are delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra to the Waterside to meet members of the local and business community we have worked with over the last year and share with her our achievements.

"There could not be a more memorable way to celebrate one year on at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre.”