A ROSS-on-Wye residential home that cares for elderly people with learning disabilities has been given the royal seal of approval.

The Countess of Wessex this morning saw for herself the work that staff undertake at Markyes Close during a visit of the home.

She had a tour of the building and unveiled a plaque to officially open the home.

The Countess also met pupils from Ashfield Park Primary School.

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