Her Majesty is today touring The Royal United Hospital in Bath, which will provides cancer services to more than 500,000 people in the South West.
Queen Camilla shared her caring side today as she met with cancer patients in Bath - and provided a rare public update on the King's health, assuring well-wishers he is: 'doing very well.'
The Queen's visit to the unit at the Royal United Hospitals included a stop at the Macmillan Wellbeing Hub, a non-clinical space designed to provide practical and emotional support to patients, families, and carers. Wearing her hair in a sleek blow-out, the Queen wore glamorous jewellery, including a Van Cleef bangle as well as a friendship bracelet - which has proven a popular royal accessory of late
She also spoke to Hilary Marson, who was on her fourth session of chemotherapy, and instantly recognised that she was wearing a 'cold cap', which is normally worn for 15 minutes before each treatment and can help to prevent hair loss. 'You're got your ice cap on,' she said. The monarch returned to public duties after doctors said they were pleased with his progress following his cancer diagnosis in February.
Speaking to Teresa Tideman, chairman of In Kind Direct, the Queen said: 'I think he was really thrilled to be out.' In the Macmillan Wellbeing Hub, a non-clinical, calming space where patients, families and carers can receive practical and emotional support, Her Majesty will meet patients and hear about the support they've received at the centre. Her Majesty will also meet clinical staff and patients receiving treatment in the Medlock Unit .
They included Ben Ansell, Chief Fire Officer for Dorset and Wiltshire, who told the Queen he was a street liner at the Coronation last year.Camilla replied in good spirits: 'It's not so formal today.'
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