Queen makes surprise visit to open hospice centre
The monarch travelled the short distance from her Windsor Castle home to Maidenhead to meet staff and volunteers at the Thames Hospice.
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The Queen has made a surprise visit to a hospice with the Princess Royal to open its new centre.
The monarch travelled the short distance from her Windsor Castle home to Maidenhead to tour the Thames Hospice to meet staff, volunteers and a patient.
Its services are free for those who need care, and more than 50% of the £13 million annual running costs come from charitable support.
The 96-year-old head of state was joined by the Prince of Wales for event where health leaders from the four home nations were each awarded the medal.
