Each year, The Duchess of Cornwall invites children from Helen & Douglas House to decorate the Christmas tree at Clarence House. The Duchess carried on her annual tradition of decorating her Christmas tree with her special helpers despite coronavirus restrictions. Keen to continue her annual tradition this December, this event took place virtually with 9 children and families joining via video link.
Helen & Douglas House, which opened in 1982, is the world's first children's hospice and cares for terminally ill children and their families from Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties. The Duchess of Cornwall is the patron of Helen & Douglas House.
The annual Clarence House Christmas Tree decorating - Vıdeo
Camilla is doing a good job. Everything is hard enough. Her dress is once again typical for her. Not really beautiful but rare. ;-) Frieda
ReplyDeleteGod Jul, Frieda!
DeleteFrohe Weihnachten, Maria, stay healthy, Frieda
DeleteDanke schoen, Frieda! Entschuldigung, habe ich dich irrtumlich fur eine Norwegerin gehalten!
DeleteFrohe Weihnachten and stay healthy too, Maria
Camilla looks lovely in this very smart blue coat or is it a dress? Anyway, its very becoming. I like her voice as well.
ReplyDeleteLily T.
She looks beautiful in this rich shade of blue. Besides that, this is a fantastic way to give a podium to the Helen and Douglas House. She is lovely in interacting with children. A queen in waiting, who would have thought ... Splendid.
ReplyDeleteThe Duchess looks great. That deep blue is gorgeous. Perfect length I think. Her hair is looking good as well. Great effort all around. The Christmas tree is beautiful.
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This is one of most touching videos I have ever seen in my life.
ReplyDeleteTears came to my eyes.
All my love to these precious children, to people taking care of them and to theDuchess of Cornwall.
I think the children gave the most important gifts to all of us.
Thank you.
Maria, I totally agree!
DeleteI agree, Maria. This is so lovely. Given the nature of the illnesses of these children, most will not see another Christmas and it must be like a fairytale to them. Well done to the Duchess of Cornwall (who looks lovely in blue velvet ) for making this a special event for them.
DeleteThank you , Coralie and Annie M.!
DeleteYes ,Annie, you are right, the Duchess has made one of these children' s dreams come true and God will never forget such good deeds.
These children had their moment of magic and stardust around them and this is just wonderful!
I pray for the greatest miracle for these children, the miracle of saving their lives and I believe God can make wonders when we less expect them.
I agree with you, Maria. The video was very heartwarming.
DeleteThank you, Debra!
Deleteoh dear.....the same boots, yet again.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tradition. Even online it made a wonderful impression. The Duchess again in a very tasteful velvet dress in a superb blue colour. And again make-up impeccable. Makes her years younger.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful. What a lovely heartwarming video and Camilla looked stunning in blue velvet.
ReplyDeleteI'm wishing the Duchess of Cornwall, these Children and their families and everyone in Britain all the best for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteTrès lumineuse dans ce velours bleu ; belles boucles d'oreilles en perles qu'elle a l'air de beaucoup aimer ; très mignonne petite broche - Quelqu'un pourrait dire ce qu'elle représente ?!
ReplyDeleteLovely done, in everything!!! Compliments to the children and duchess!
ReplyDeleteGod bless the Duchess and all the children and their families. It is so hard to create the Christmas spirit via Zoom but the Duchess did a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteThis is like a fairytale come true!
ReplyDeleteSo necessary in these days!
The Duchess has only to play her generous self in her beautiful blue velvet dress!
Video commovente.
ReplyDeleteBuon Natale a tutti|
Everything is very beautiful. The guy in the uniform, too.
ReplyDeleteYes,it is!
DeleteThank you to this handsome Guard too.
The children are amazing. Teach us all a lesson in what really matters. Camilla is handling everything with grace and a quiet demeanour that deserves to be praised. Amazing how she was able to bring joy to the kids without any fuss.
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Indeed!
DeleteWhat a heartwarming, wonderful and touching video! The Duchess looks fantastic and it is great to see how engaged she is. I couldn't help it but shed a(or more!) tears watching this video, especially the last part of it, and the joy of the children receiving the gifts -it must mean a lot to them and their families. Merry Christmas to all those little suffering angels! May the new year be a much better and healthier one for everyone!
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Exactly my thoughts!
DeleteI pray for a better and much healthier year for everyone too.
Well done Camilla!
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I am always impressed with the Duchess's interactions with children. She is so genuine and takes her time to hear the Children and make them feel important. She always does seem to enjoy having the children come to Clarence House and have treats and to decorate the tree. This year had to be different with the pandemic but she made it a fun activity and special for the children.
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