Princess Anne continued her phased return to public duties as she visited an A&E unit and a showground on Friday.
Princess Anne, 73, who is recovering from concussion and a minor head injury following her accident, officially opened the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust’s new emergency department at Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester.
The visit to the £35 million unit came nearly four weeks after the Princess had her own encounter with the emergency services after being hit by a horse while out walking.
Meeting Emergency Workers
Upon arrival at Worcestershire Royal Hospital’s Emergency Department, the Princess met clinical staff from teams including stroke, frailty and same day emergency care to learn how they work together.
Flowers from Children
Glen Burley, Chief Executive of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, said of Anne’s visit: “We were delighted when Her Royal Highness accepted our invitation to visit our new Emergency Department.
“As well as touring the department, she met key members of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to provide care to the 85,000 patients who use the facility every year, as well as our key health and care partners and those who were instrumental in both the design and construction of the unit.
“Our shared aim is to deliver the best possible care for patients and get them safely back home as soon as possible. But while they are with us, we want to provide that care in an environment which offers the best environment for our patients and our staff. The event served as a thank you to everyone who been involved in bringing the new department to fruition.”
Official Opening
Before departing, Anne, dressed in a floral dress, a navy cardigan and matching accessories, unveiled a plaque marking the Emergency Department’s official opening.
Anne’s Departure
The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust wasn’t Anne’s only engagement of the day, and she was spotted making her departure in an official car as she headed to Kildare Hall.
Kildare Hall
Anne’s second engagement of the day say her attending the opening Kildare Hall, a new single span building at The Showground in Malvern. The royal attended in her capacity as a patron of the Three Counties Agricultural Society.
