Queen Camilla opens Maggie’s New Cancer Support Centre at Royal Free Hospital, London, on Jan. 31.Photo:Paul Grover/Shutterstock
Paul Grover/Shutterstock
Queen Camillastepped out for another solo engagement asKing CharlesandKate Middletonrest up after their surgeries.
On Wednesday morning, the Queen, 76, visited Maggie’s Royal Free to officially open the new cancer support center at the Royal Free Hospital in London.
Asked how King Charles was doing in his recuperation, Queen Camilla said, “He’s getting on, doing his best,” royal correspondent Richard Palmerreportedon X.
The outing came ahead of World Cancer Day on Sunday, Feb. 4, and marked Queen Camilla’s 17th visit to a Maggie’s center in the U.K. As the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla became patron of Maggie’s Centres in 2008, shining a light on the hubs that provide free support and expert care to anyone navigating cancer.
Queen Camilla at Maggie’s Centre at the Royal Free Hospital, London.Paul Grover/Shutterstock
Maggie’s Centres are designed to be safe and welcoming havens on the grounds of the National Health Service hospitals for people to connect or take a quiet moment, and Maggie’s Royal Free becomes the charity’s 24th center in the U.K. The organization opened its first center in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1996, and has provided resources to support anyone with cancer, and their loved ones, ever since.
Queen Camilla at Maggie’s Centre at the Royal Free Hospital, London on Jan. 31.Paul Grover/Shutterstock
Queen Camilla spent time with staff, volunteers and visitors to learn how Maggie’s has made a difference in their lives, and listened as officials said a few words about the new space. The Royal Free Hospital receives about 50,000 cancer referrals annually, and Maggie’s endeavors to complement any treatments.
Queen Camilla at the Royal Free Hospital, London on Jan. 31.Paul Grover/Shutterstock
The Queen’s morning visit to Royal Free Hospital was her second solo outing in a row after King Charles was discharged fromThe London Clinicfollowing surgery to treat anenlarged prostatelast week. On Tuesday, shehosted a receptionat Windsor Castle for contributors to the new Miniature Library collection displayed beside Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House as it celebrates its centenary year.
Queen Camilla at the Maggie’s Centre at the Royal Free Hospital, London on Jan. 31.Paul Grover/Shutterstock
Queen Camilla at the Windsor Castle reception for the new Miniature Library collection on Jan. 30.KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
The Queen returned to work the day after her husband left the hospital following prostate surgery last Friday. The royal couple seemed to be in good spirits on Monday as they left the clinic and King Charles, 75, even gave a wave. Queen Camilla visited her husbandseveral timesover the weekend, and told well-wishers gathered outside the hospital, “He’s fine, thank you” when asked on Friday.
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“The King was this afternoon discharged from hospital following planned medical treatment and has rescheduled forthcoming public engagements to allow for a period of private recuperation,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Monday. “He would like to thank the medical team and all those involved in supporting his hospital visit and is grateful for all the kind messages he has received in recent days.”
King Charles and Queen Camilla leave The London Clinic on Jan. 29.Chris Jackson/Getty
Chris Jackson/Getty
The monarch checked into the same private hospital where Princess Kate underwentabdominal surgery, on Jan. 26. King Charlesvisited his daughter-in-lawbefore his own procedure.
The Princess of Wales was alsodischarged from the London Clinic on Mondayto continue her recovery at home in Windsor following a 13-day stay at the hospital.
source: people.com
