The Carolean era is one of care, compassion and kindness and this is no clearer seen than when the King chooses to speak to the nation directly in ways such as this. As we look to the New Year, let’s keep the King and all those battling cancer in our utmost thoughts.
Queen’s festive gift
Every year, the Queen invited seriously ill children to decorate her Christmas tree, meet Father Christmas and enjoy a festive feast. It’s one of the December highlights of the royal calendar, and showcases Camilla’s knack with youngsters and empathy for the families facing uncertain futures.
It’s so heartwarming to see the sheer joy on the children’s faces as they meet Santa and his reindeer and get stuck in with decorating the tree.
This year the Queen gifted the youngsters a book, the recently released The Guard Mouse by Don Freeman. The original 1960s children’s book follows a mouse working at Buckingham Palace and has been republished by the Royal Collection Trust.
It’s a beautiful tradition that is now in its 20th year, and brings much welcome festive cheer to children with life-shortening conditions. Long may it continue as a bit of sparkle and joy is just what the doctor ordered.
