The Queen revealed her grandchildren were “regular visitors” to the to Great Western Hospital in Swindon A&E department, often receiving updates about their mishap, during her visit on Tuesday.
The 77-year-old monarch was visiting to open the hospital’s new emergency unit, where she shared amusing anecdotes about her family’s frequent visits.
Camilla said: “I know quite a lot about you. You’ve treated a lot of my family.
“My daughter will often call me saying ‘Guess where I am?’ And I get a picture of a thumb sticking up at an odd angle, or a leg. So I know it quite well.”
Queen Camilla returned to Great Western Hospital in Swindon on Tuesday
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Queen Camilla is grandmother to five children through her two children from her first marriage to Andrew Parker Bowles.Her daughter Laura Lopes, an art curator, has three children – 17-year-old Eliza and 15-year-old twins Gus and Louis.
Her son Tom Parker Bowles, who is a food critic and author, has two children – Lola and Freddy – from his previous marriage to Sara Buys.
The Queen’s three grandsons played significant roles during the historic coronation in May 2023, serving as Pages of Honour.
During her hospital visit, her Majesty praised the care provided at the facility.
The Queen was given a tour of the hospital’s new emergency department
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She said: “I do know from first-hand experience the difference you are making to this part of the country.”
The Queen was given a tour of the hospital’s new emergency department, which has undergone a £35 million transformation.
During her visit, she met therapy dog Fenton before unveiling a commemorative plaque.
Following her hospital engagement, Her Majesty visited Prospect Hospice in Wroughton, Swindon, which is marking its 45th anniversary.
Queen Camilla praised the vital work of hospices in providing end-of-life care to patients across the nation
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The facility is the only dedicated end-of-life care service for people in north-east Wiltshire, providing its services free of charge.
In an impromptu speech at the hospice, Queen Camilla highlighted the scarcity of such facilities, stating there “aren’t nearly enough” hospices in the country.
She praised the vital work of hospices in providing end-of-life care to patients across the nation.
