The Countess of Wessex visiting the Royal Hospital in Chelsea for the pensioner's annual 'Founder's Day Parade in June 2012. Founder's Day, also known as Oak Apple Day, is always held on a date close to 29th May – the birthday of Charles II and the date of his restoration as King in 1660.

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Size: 1710px × 1995px
Location: Royal Hospital Chelsea,London, england
Photo credit: © David Parker / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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