A ROYAL DAY TO REMEMBER AT CLARENCE HOUSE!
Six children and their families supported by Dreams & Wishes Charity enjoyed an unforgettable afternoon with Her Majesty The Queen at Clarence House, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
It was a truly magical occasion as the children and their parents travelled from Wales for a very special royal experience.
Their day began with an open carriage ride down The Mall, before arriving at the historic Clarence House for afternoon tea and a treasure hunt.
The children had the wonderful opportunity to spend time with Her Majesty The Queen, sharing smiles, laughter and moments they will treasure forever.
A SPECIAL DAY FOR RUPERT
Seven-year-old Rupert Williams from Barry was among the children invited to Clarence House.
Rupert was diagnosed with intestinal failure and chronic obstruction when he was just three years old and has depended on life-sustaining, high-risk treatment ever since.
During the visit, Rupert received a very special bravery badge from the Scouts, presented to him by Her Majesty The Queen.
Rupert said:
"I made a toast and said to the Queen what a happy event it was. It was a great day, and I enjoyed the afternoon tea and the treasure hunt."
AN AFTERNOON FULL OF MAGICAL MOMENTS
From the excitement of the carriage ride and police escort to the beautifully prepared afternoon tea, every detail made the day extra special.
The children even enjoyed personalised biscuits with their names on them and worked together to solve clues during the treasure hunt.
Her Majesty joined in with the activities, helping the children along the way.
MEMORIES TO TREASURE FOREVER
Gemma Davies from Bridgend, who attended with her son Roman, said:
"It was a truly wonderful day. See the looks on the childrens' faces, knowing that they will always treasure these memories.
They loved the open carriage ride with the police escort, and then when we got to Clarence House it was beautiful. They even had biscuits with their names on them, and each child was given their own letter for the treasure hunt. They were all working together to work out the clues and at one point the Queen helped Roman. She was fabulous with the and really got down to their level."
AN INCREDIBLE HONOUR FOR DREAMS & WISHES
Tony Curtis MBE, Chairman of Dreams & Wishes, presented Her Majesty with a pink and purple rose, reflecting the charity's colours.
Tony said:
"It is an incredible honour and privilege for Dreams and Wishes to be invited to Clarence House by Her Majesty The Queen. Our charity exists to create special moments and lasting memories for children living with serious and life-threatening illnesses, and this visit was a truly unforgettable experience for the children and families attending. It was truly magical. We are deeply grateful for Her Majesty's continued support and kindness towards the children and the support she has given our charity over the years."
OUR VERY SPECIAL ROYAL GUESTS
The six children who enjoyed this wonderful experience were:
• Evie Moran, 10, from Carmarthenshire
• Lacey-Lee Kelly, 10
• Gracie Power, 11, from Cardiff
• Maria Belo, six
• Rupert Williams, seven, from Barry
• Roman Davies, 10, from Bridgend