The Duke of Gloucester helped Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland celebrate its 25th anniversary.
The royal visit saw the Duke, accompanied by Lord Lieutenant of Cumbria Claire Hensman, visit Askham Hall and meet with staff and volunteers of the charity.
The duke was introduced to CEO Debbie McKenna, chair of trustees, Rev David Wood, founder and former CEO Fiona Stobart, former trustee and representative of Askham Hall, Debbie Slater, Lady Marie-Louisa and Christopher Raeburn. Lady Elizabeth Leeming, president of Hospice at Home, was also present.
The royal party was also introduced to representatives from across the clinical service area, including the High Sheriff, CEOs of the councils, mayors, councillors and director of place at North East and North Cumbria NHS.
HRH then met the staff and volunteers from the charity, including trustees past and present, clinical and fundraising team members, volunteers from the charity’s five shops and corporate business partnership support.
The duke unveiled a plaque commemorating the 25th anniversary.
Since its establishment as a charity in 1997, the hospice at home service has supported over 9,000 families in north east Cumbria.
