Prince and Princess of Wales surprise NHS staff

The Prince and Princess of Wales have surprised NHS staff and patients with a 75th-anniversary party.

The Prince and Princess arrived early to help set up the tables and to put the finishing touches on a birthday cake. They are Patrons of the NHS Charities Together, the national charity caring for the NHS. The event was held in the wellbeing garden of St Thomas’ Hospital in London.

They met with a wide range of guests, including Aneira Thomas, the first baby born on the NHS.

Ellie Orton OBE, Chief Executive of NHS Charities Together, said: “We want to say a huge thank you to our Royal Patrons, and everyone who’s helped celebrate the 75^th anniversary of our beloved NHS this year. As the national charity caring for the NHS, NHS Charities Together is here for anyone who wants to give something back to its people, who all give so much to us, and that extra support has never been so important. It includes providing staff psychologists, counselling, peer support training, and so much more.

“It’s not too late to arrange your own NHS Big Tea party and raise vital funds to support NHS charities – find out how you can get involved at nhscharitiestogether.co.uk.”