Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, choked back her tears while visiting the life-saving service, recalling her near-death moment.
The royal family’s hardworking member got emotional as she revisited the formidable experience of her life during the trip. However, her visit brought a smile to the charity’s volunteers.
The Chief Executive of the charity celebrated the Sophie’s arrival, saying it was an honour to welcome back the royal to Thames Valley Air Ambulance headquarters.
The trip renewed the royal’s memory of fighting for her life.
“A former patient as well as our Royal Patron, the duchess has always been passionate about our mission to give everyone in the region the best possible chance of survival and recovery,” said the organosation’s chief.
Prince Edward’s wife was really supportive during the Covid pandemic, attendeding calls with crews online and talking to them, according to the charity’s chief.
Sophie was rushed to King Edward VII Hospital in London for urgent surgery. The service really helped save her life.
She has mainted a deep connection with the charity since becoming a patient in 2001. She was appointed its Royal Patron in 2019.
