The Princess Royal was visiting East Yorkshire today to open a new dog training centre.

Princess Anne is making the visit as patron of the charity Hearing Dogs For Deaf People.

She will officially open the charity's new £2.5m purpose-built training centre at Bielby, near Pocklington.

The Royal visitor will tour the site to see the kennels, accommodation block and specially-designed training houses.

Jenny Moir, charity spokeswoman, said: "We are delighted to welcome our Royal patron to officially launch the new training centre.

"Her Royal Highness will also meet several deaf people who have benefited from hearing dogs."