The Countess of Wessex got into the party spirit at the Disability Initiative charity’s resource centre in Camberley, Surrey, on Wednesday.

       She took part in music and drama sessions and made chocolate sculptures to mark Thursday's International Day of People with Disabilities.

       The Countess even wore a novelty Christmas hat and blew a party whistle as she joined in the fun.

       Last week she was joined by the Duchess of Cornwall at the biennial Rifles Awards Dinner at the City of London Guildhall.