- Queen Camilla sprains ankle in Jersey, continues royal duties in Guernsey.
- Uses an umbrella as a makeshift walking stick during public appearances.
- Celebrates her 77th birthday while engaging with locals and sampling products.
Queen Camilla recently sustained an ankle sprain during a royal visit to Jersey, necessitating the use of a bandage on her right ankle. Despite this injury, she maintained her commitment to royal duties, continuing the visit to Guernsey alongside King Charles.
In Guernsey, the royal couple received a warm welcome, complete with a 21-gun salute and bell peals from the Town Church. Camilla’s resilience was on full display as she sampled local products such as apple juice, ice cream, and vintage cheddar cheese.
Queen Camilla’s Determination: Overcoming Injury During Channel Islands Visit
Queen Camilla’s recent royal visit to the Channel Islands was marked by both celebration and resilience. After spraining her ankle in Jersey, she continued her official duties in Guernsey, undeterred by the injury. Wearing a bandage on her right ankle, she used an umbrella as a makeshift walking stick, demonstrating her unwavering dedication to her royal responsibilities.
The visit to Guernsey began with a formal welcome, including a 21-gun salute and the raising of the royal standard. Camilla joined King Charles for a special sitting of the States of Deliberation, Guernsey’s Parliament, where the King reminisced about his previous visits. Despite her injury, Camilla actively engaged with the public, sampling local delicacies and interacting with well-wishers.
During the visit, the royal couple participated in various activities, including viewing exhibitions of environmental and historical work at St Peter Port. Camilla sampled rhubarb and ginger ice cream, local apple juice, and received vintage cheddar cheese as an early birthday gift. Her cheerful demeanor and engagement with locals showcased her determination to fulfill her royal duties despite her injury.
The visit was particularly special as it coincided with Queen Camilla’s 77th birthday. Locals and veterans joined the royal couple for a tea party, where King Charles reminisced about his flying lessons from Capt Peter Voute, a Guernsey native. Camilla’s ability to maintain her commitments and connect with the public, even while injured, highlighted her resilience and dedication to her role.
Queen Camilla’s ability to maintain her royal duties and connect with the public, even while injured, showcases her resilience and dedication. Her actions during the visit to the Channel Islands exemplify the spirit of service and commitment expected of the royal family.
“I said ‘Bianvnus’, because I wanted to give them a proper Guernsey welcome, to the King and Queen and they both replied ‘Merci’.”
– Jacquie Gordon, a local resident
