Queen Camilla decorates Christmas tree with terminally ill youngsters as she treats them to morning of festive fun
12/12/2024 05:00 PM
QUEEN Camilla treated a group of terminally ill youngsters to a magical morning of festive fun yesterday, as they helped her decorate a Christmas tree.
The tradition involves children supported by hospice Helen & Douglas House and Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity spending a morning with the Queen at Clarence House.
The children also enjoyed a festive performance by the Band and Bugles of the Rifles before joining Queen Camilla for lunch.
When Camilla met Santa, he said: "I'm pleased to tell you that you are on the good list again this year."
Camilla, 77, who has battled pneumonia and a chest infection in recent weeks, also ate bangers and mash with the children.
Meanwhile King Charles, 76, visited Christmas stalls at London's Battersea Power Station yesterday.
He unveiled a plaque celebrating his visit and was treated to a performance of Christmas tunes by pop star Raye.
On Tuesday, Prince William handed out presents to families of 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment in Bulford, Wilts.
Wills let slip he would spend Christmas Day with 45 members of the Royal Family.
Last year, Camilla shared photos of a ‘magical’ Christmas tea with a blind schoolgirl diagnosed with a brain tumour.
The sweet photos showed Camilla smiling alongside then-seven-year-old Olivia Taylor.
The Queen was pictured alongside the schoolgirl at Windsor Castle.
The youngster shouted: "Hello your majesty."
She made the most of jumping with excitement when Camilla walked into the White Drawing Room for a private tea with her family.
The youngster had a small chat with Her Majesty, too.
She said "I love tea", and the Queen replied: "Oh you love tea, there you are you'll be able to have tea from now on.”
