Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales surprised NHS staff and patients from across the UK at a very special NHS Big Tea party – even arriving early to help lay the tables, put the finishing touches on a birthday cake, and debate the age-old question: jam or cream first.

The Palace released a video recounting the day featuring television presenter Mel Giedroyc, the event was attended by guests representing the incredible achievements of the NHS and NHS charities over the last 75 years. Report by Cockerama. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn