THE ROYAL TREE

Camilla invites poorly kids to deck the royal halls as she serves up festive fun

- JENNIFER NEWTON

THE Queen sleighed Christmas with her annual festive party for seriously ill children, even sitting with them in the State sledge while Santa joined the fun.

Camilla, 77, also handed out presents and served up lunch during the annual party.

It was the 20th year she has hosted a festive bash at Clarence House in London for children with life-limiting health conditions.

Camilla was greeted by Santa, who gave her two squeaky toys for her pet dogs, and said: "It was presents for Moley and Bluebell from Mrs Claus. As there is nothing you can buy for the Queen."

Camilla hosted 10 children being cared for by Helen & Douglas House and Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity, and their parents.