Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Promotes Healthy Bones
June 10, 2009 by Maricar Macalincag
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, officially opened the Healthy Bones Service of Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, Devon on June 9, 2009. The service includes the new Healthy Bones Mobile DEXA Unit, which was launched on the same day.
The mobile unit was added to the facility in order to bring bone density scanning services to people who do not have immediate access to hospitals, such as those in rural areas or who have transportation issues. These scans are necessary to monitor bone health and prevent osteoporosis.
Prince Charles, Camilla at Combat Stress 90th Anniversary
May 12, 2009 by Maricar Macalincag
Prince Charles, and Camilla joined the congregation at Westminster Abbey for the Commemoration, Celebration and Rededication Service of the 90th Anniversary of Combat Stress today, May 12, 2009.
The Combat Stress organization was founded in 1919 to aid soldiers who fought in World War I. It has since helped more than 100,000 military veterans through clinics and outreach services. Among the conditions that the organization treats are Post Traumatic Stress, depression and anxiety.
The Prince of Wales is Patron of Combat Stress, after his grandmother The Queen Mother. In his speech, he briefly reviewed the history of the organization and launched “a new appeal to raise twenty million pounds over the next three years”.
Image: INF; via Prince of Wales website
Camilla Opens New Epsom Grandstand
April 22, 2009 by Maricar Macalincag
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, welcomed the new season with a new grandstand at Epsom Downs Racecourse today, April 22, 2009.
The‘Duchess’s Stand’, which has a capacity of 11,000, is most significant portion of a three year, £38 million project at the racecourse. The facility is an addition to the Queen’s Stand and the Prince’s Stand.
The Duchess enjoyed the venue’s first race of the season after meeting with Epsom schoolchildren and racegoers.
image: Newscom
Gifts for Prince Charles, Camilla from 2008 Overseas Trips
January 18, 2009 by Maricar Macalincag
Clarence House has released the official “List of gifts given to TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall on official overseas tours during 2008”.
Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall had two overseas trips last year:
1) Caribbean Islands (March 3-14, 2008) – Trinidad and Tobago, St ucia, Montserrat, Jamaica
2) Japan, Brunei, Indonesia (October 26 to November 5, 2008)
Among the gifts that the couple received were DVDs and CDs, books, paintings, a box of volcanic ash and sand, coffee and wine. Prince Charles also received batik ties, an acoustic guitar, organic honey, and a metal cufflinks and tie clip set. The Duchess received some accessories, including a gold and tourmaline brooch from the First Lady of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and a a set of jewelry from a member of the royal family of Brunei.
The British Royal Family is required to disclose all gifts given to them during official visits.
Image: Bauer-Griffin
Prince Charles, Camilla Visit Separate Charities
December 22, 2008 by Maricar Macalincag
Three days before Christmas, Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales and Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall spread cheer at separate charities. Prince Charles opened the new building at the Cotswold Care Hospice in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire on December 22, 2008. The Duchess of Cornwall visited the Emmaus charity shop in Nailsworth, also in Gloucestershire.
Prince Charles chats with one of the patients at the Cotsworld Care Hospice on December 22, 2008.
Prince Charles is the patron of the Cotsworld Care Hospice, which officially opened in 1990. The new £2.8million facility can provide care for 100 patients every week.
“This care building has made a great difference to all the people here”, said Prince Charles. “The staff here make a huge difference to all the patients that come in. It is pleasing this remarkable service can be provided in this part of the county.”
British Royals Lead Remembrance Sunday Ceremony
November 9, 2008 by Maricar Macalincag
Queen Elizabeth and the royal family lead the United Kingdom in remembering those who had died in military service during the annual Remembrance Sunday today, November 9, 2008.
The royals joined past and present government officials, including Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Baroness Margaret Thatcher, and war veterans at the Cenotaph in laying wreaths of poppy at the war memorial. The 11 a.m. service is held annually on the Sunday nearest to the anniversary of the end of World War I on Nov. 11, 1918.
Prince Charles in Brunei (Photos)
November 4, 2008 by Maricar Macalincag
I am finally able to show you some photos of the visit of Prince Charles and Camilla to Brunei last week. Brunei was the second stop in a tour of East Asia by the British royal couple.
In their itinerary was a visit with Gurkha troops at the British Garrison near Brunei’s capital of Bandar Seri Begawan. These troops have served in Afghanistan. Among them was Lance Corporal Bhim Garbuja, of the 1st Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles. He served with Prince Harry during the latter’s tour of duty in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province a few months ago.
