A Wellington based dementia charity has been recognised for their work after being invited to the King's garden party.

Reminiscence Learning, a Wellington based dementia charity, were invited to Buckingham Palace as part of the coronation celebrations.

The charity isn't a stranger to success - they are an award-winning organisation which has previously been nationally recognised, and is Wellington's biggest charity.

Fiona, pictured with her husband Ken, described the event as 'surreal'
Fiona, pictured with her husband Ken, described the event as 'surreal' (Reminiscence Learning )

That success was celebrated at palace grounds on Wednesday, May 9, when chief executive Fiona Mahoney and her husband, Ken, represented the Wellington charity at Buckingham palace.

The party was hosted by Prince William, who received 8,000 guests into the garden to recognise a range of individuals and groups for their public service and charity works.

The occasion coincided with the charity's 20th anniversary year, which sees the charity aiming to raise £20,000.

Ms Mahoney said: "Ken and Myself had an amazing day at Buckingham Palace at the Royal Garden Party. It was quite a surreal experience sharing the day with HRH Prince and Princess of Wales, Kate & William, Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Edward and Sophie, Princess Anne, Mike Tindell, and lots of Yeomen of the Guard, Soldiers, and military personnel.

"The gardens were beautiful and the afternoon tea delicious, especially the pea and mint sandwiches and the popping candy chocolate ganache adorned with gold crowns. We sat and listened to the military band while enjoying strawberry and champagne ice cream and ended with God Save the King. We felt incredibly proud and honoured to have been invited to represent our charity Reminiscence Learning, celebrating our 20th Anniversary.”