Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall in London on Tuesday.Photo: Royal Voluntary Service
A day afterPrince Williammet staffers at a vaccination center,Camilla, Duchess of Cornwallis continuing the royals' support for supporting the effort to combat COVID-19.
Camilla, 73, visited a vaccination center in London on Tuesday to thank volunteers who are working alongside health professionals in the vaccination rollout.
Camilla, who had herfirst vaccination recentlyalongside husbandPrince Charles, told those waiting at the center, “It feels like the first step of freedom, I certainly felt like that [after getting the vaccine]. I hope you’re able to be reunited with your grandchildren, I think we’re all looking forward to that!”
Camilla’s visit came in her role as patron of theRoyal Voluntary Service, which has been helping in the massive operation to staff the centers around the U.K. As she spoke to volunteer Liyann Ooi, 27, Camilla told her, “Thank goodness for volunteers.”
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.Royal Voluntary Service
The student, who is currently working for a Masters in Health Psychology at University College London, moved to the U.K. from Malaysia in September 2020 as a Chevening Scholar and was eager to get involved with her local community. She said that because Camilla had already received what Britons colloquially call “the jab,” it had provided “reassurance to those yet to have theirs.”
“I have loved my time volunteering so far and meeting Her Royal Highness today really was amazing,” she added.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall on Tuesday.Royal Voluntary Service
“I find being around people who are passionate about the same cause is very inspiring. I really wanted to do something to support the community as I believe that we all need to be there for each other,” Ooi continued. “I only moved to the U.K. a few months ago, so it has also been really heart-warming meeting local people from all walks of life. Every small act of kindness has the power to inspire another, and the collective power of volunteering can change people’s lives for the better.”
On Monday, William, 38, paid an early morning visit to a center near his country home of Norfolk where health workers are administering the COVID-19 vaccine.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall in London on Tuesday.Royal Voluntary Service
At the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, William — who wasdiagnosed with COVID-19 last April— met some of those receiving the vaccine and spoke to National Health Service staff and volunteers about their experiences of being a part of the largest vaccination program in British history.
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Throughout the pandemic, Camilla, along withKate MiddletonandSophie, the Countess of Wessexand the Duchess of Gloucester, have also been supporting the RVS’s “check-in and chat” calls to those who are self-isolating.
source: people.com
