Queen Camilla was in high spirits today as she stepped out in Bath to celebrate the 850th anniversary of St John's Foundation.
The King's wife, 76, was wrapped warmly in a dark blue coat, leather gloves and stylish knee-high boots as she visited the charity's almshouses at St Michael Within Chapel, located in St John's courtyard.
To add a touch of vibrant color to her look, she opted for a bright patterned scarf and a stunning set of earrings.
A beaming Camilla, who became patron of the St John's Foundation in 2009, seemed keen to chat to the elderly residents of the almshouses over a cup of tea.
Yesterday the Queen said the King was “coping” and “doing his best” after his three-day hospital stay. She was asked how her husband was doing when she opened a new Maggie Cancer Support Center at the Royal Free Hospital in London.
Queen Camilla is greeted by Lord Lieutenant of Somerset Mohammed Saddiq at St Michael Within Chapel during a visit to the St John's Foundation Almshouses
The King was discharged from the London Clinic on Monday after undergoing a successful procedure for an enlarged prostate and appeared to be in good spirits as he left the hospital with his wife by his side.
Originally founded as a medieval refuge, St. John's Foundation provides protection and support for older adults and works with children to give them the best start in life.
The Queen was greeted today by the First Lieutenant; the charity's chairman, Ben Fletcher; and CEO David Hobdey.
She then went to the 16th-century St Michael Within Chapel, located in St John's courtyard and home to 40 of the 94 almshouses the charity runs for older adults.
Her Majesty was joined in the chapel by around nine residents of the charity over a cup of tea.
The Queen then met the public before attending a service at Bath Abbey.
She was greeted outside by nearly 900 school children from seven primary schools that St John's has supported since launching its endowment fund in 2020.
At the Abbey, Her Majesty was welcomed by the Reverend of St John, Jacky Wise. the Rector of Bath Abbey, the Reverend Canon Guy Bridgewater; and the Right Reverend Michael Beasley, Bishop of Bath and Wells.
The King's wife, 76, was wrapped warmly in a dark blue coat, leather gloves and stylish knee-high boots as she visited the charity's almshouses at St Michael Within Chapel, located in St John's courtyard
A beaming Camilla, who became patron of the St John's Foundation in 2009, seemed keen to chat to the elderly residents of the almshouses over a cup of tea
Queen Camilla meets residents of the St John's Foundation Almshouses at St Michael Within Chapel
During the service, the Voices for Life choir, comprised of ninety fourth grade students, performed “A Million Dreams” and “Sing.”
The choir was formed for the occasion and brings together children from six local schools that St John's supports. One of the residents of St. John's Almshouse also attended a reading.
During the service, Her Majesty unveiled a plaque which will subsequently be placed in the almshouse courtyard of Chapel Court.
The Queen last saw the work of St John's Foundation during a visit to Roundhill Primary School in February 2022.
Queen Camilla is welcomed today by Lord Lieutenant of Somerset Mohammed Saddiq
To add a touch of vibrant color to her look, she opted for a bright patterned scarf and a stunning set of earrings
As one of the UK's oldest charities, it is proud to support Bath and its surrounding areas. In 2020, St. John's launched its endowment fund to ensure that every child under the age of 12 can grow up healthy, happy and educated.
Alongside this, the charity continues its long-standing work providing housing and outreach services to older people.
By addressing the needs of underserved younger people, St. John's aims to change the direction of children's lives so that the charity is no longer needed as they age.