The Richmond Golf Club will extend its long-standing association with the royal family when the club launches its 125th anniversary celebrations next week.

Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra will be the guest of honour when the historic club stages a Founders’ Day black-tie champagne reception on February 5 – the date the club was officially founded in 1891.

King George VI was club captain in 1924 prior to ascending the throne, while his wife, later to become the Queen Mother, was patron of the club for many years until her death in 2002.

The current Duke of York, Prince Andrew, has been patron since 2006.

The Richmond Golf Club captain Jeremy Williams said: “It is a great honour and privilege for everyone at the Richmond Golf Club that Princess Alexandra will be joining us on such a special occasion. The club is very proud to be able to continue its close association with the royal family.

“The Founders’ Day reception will be the first of many fantastic celebratory events planned to mark our milestone anniversary over the coming months.”

The evening will signal the start of a busy summer for the club that will see it host a series of golf days and glamorous evening events to celebrate its 125th anniversary, including a special black-tie dinner at the House of Commons hosted by member and local MP Zac Goldsmith.