They say laughter is the best medicine - and Princess Anne delivered more than a spoonful to patients at Basildon Hospital.

Laughter - Dorothy shares a joke with Princess Anne Picture: LUAN MARSHALL

The Princess Royal brought smiles to the faces of many during her visit to name a new ward block - including Dorothy Stephens, who presented the princess with a posy of flowers and shared a joke with her.

Published Monday, April 14, 2003

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