The Wraxall hospice, which provides a home-from-home for families of children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, was visited by Queen Camilla this afternoon.
![North Somerset Times: The Queen greeted MP's, councillors and more during her arrival.]( "North Somerset Times: The Queen greeted MP's, councillors and more during her arrival.")
The Queen greeted MP's, councillors and more during her arrival. (Image: NQ staff)
![North Somerset Times: The Queen spoke to staff who care for the children day in, day out.]( "North Somerset Times: The Queen spoke to staff who care for the children day in, day out.")
The Queen spoke to staff who care for the children day in, day out. (Image: NQ staff)In 2014, as Duchess of Cornwall, the Queen became Patron of Children’s Hospice South West.
The North Somerset site was the only one of the charity's three hospices she was yet to visit.
![North Somerset Times: The Queen met with families who have been supported by the hospice.]( "North Somerset Times: The Queen met with families who have been supported by the hospice.")
The Queen met with families who have been supported by the hospice. (Image: NQ staff)
![North Somerset Times: Queen Camilla visited the hospice this afternoon.]( "North Somerset Times: Queen Camilla visited the hospice this afternoon.")
Queen Camilla visited the hospice this afternoon. (Image: NQ staff)
![North Somerset Times: The Queen was met by supporters of the hospice.]( "North Somerset Times: The Queen was met by supporters of the hospice.")
The Queen was met by supporters of the hospice. (Image: NQ staff)Accompanied by Eddie Farwell (co-founder and chief executive, CHSW) and Allison Ryder (director of care, Charlton Farm), the Queen was given a tour of the hospice, including the Care Corridor, family rooms, and some of the activity rooms, which include a sensory room, games room, music room and playroom for siblings.
Her visit ended by turning on the Christmas tree lights and giving out decorations to the children.
![North Somerset Times: The Queen wished everyone a merry christmas.]( "North Somerset Times: The Queen wished everyone a merry christmas.")
The Queen wished everyone a merry christmas. (Image: NQ staff)
![North Somerset Times: Children were invited to each take a decoration from the Queen.]( "North Somerset Times: Children were invited to each take a decoration from the Queen.")
Children were invited to each take a decoration from the Queen. (Image: NQ staff)
![North Somerset Times: The Queen met with children supported by the charity.]( "North Somerset Times: The Queen met with children supported by the charity.")
The Queen met with children supported by the charity. (Image: NQ staff)
![North Somerset Times: Queen Camilla has been a supporter of the hospice for years.]( "North Somerset Times: Queen Camilla has been a supporter of the hospice for years.")
Queen Camilla has been a supporter of the hospice for years. (Image: NQ staff)
![North Somerset Times: Queen Camilla was given a tour of the hospice.]( "North Somerset Times: Queen Camilla was given a tour of the hospice.")
Queen Camilla was given a tour of the hospice. (Image: NQ staff)
![North Somerset Times: The sun was shining for the Queen's visit.]( "North Somerset Times: The sun was shining for the Queen's visit.")
The sun was shining for the Queen's visit. (Image: NQ staff)
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