The Duchess of Northumberland is presented with flowers by Malhotra Group chairman Meenu Malhotra, (left) and Bunty Malhotra, managing director.The Duchess of Northumberland is presented with flowers by Malhotra Group chairman Meenu Malhotra, (left) and Bunty Malhotra, managing director.
The Duchess of Northumberland is presented with flowers by Malhotra Group chairman Meenu Malhotra, (left) and Bunty Malhotra, managing director.

IN PICTURES: Duchess of Northumberland opens new £12m care home in Alnwick

The Duchess of Northumberland has officially opened a new £12m care home in Alnwick.

The 86-bedroom facility at Beech Tree House, on Lisburn Terrace, will provide nursing, dementia and residential care.

It is equipped with all the necessary specialist facilities to care for young, physically disabled people, bariatric residents and those with brain injuries.

Her Grace was shown around by Bunty Malhotra, managing director of Malhotra Group.

Take a look around with these 13 pictures from the official opening...