Prince William at Ipswich hospital.Photo: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Twitter
Prince Williamis thanking medical staff.
The Prince of Wales, 40, made a surprise visit to a hospital on Friday to pass on his gratitude and talk to first responders and other staff. Pictures emerged of the royal chatting with ambulance staff and workers at Ipswich Hospital and Ipswich Ambulance Station, joining them forselfiesas they marked the visit.
Prince William, who was an air ambulance pilot, frequently supports and heralds the work of emergency services.
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Twitter
After sharing some pictures from the visit, the trust said, “It’s not every day the future king drops in! Thanks toPrince Williamfor visiting NHS staff at #IpswichHospital today. The prince thanked staff and found out more about our local NHS.”
The East of England Ambulance Service also shared photos fromPrince William’s visit, including a smiling shot of the royal holding a cupcake adorned with the Union Jack flag.
“Last Friday, we had the honour of welcoming@KensingtonRoyalat our Ipswich Ambulance Station. He took the time to meet and thank our staff for their hard work and dedication!” the organization said in a tweet.
They added, “A big thank you to @kerryjgaskin for the incredible cakes, we heard they went down a treat!”
The outing was a private one, soPrince William’s office at Kensington Palace had no comment.
Thewelfare of emergency servicescrews is vitally important to the prince. William and Kate worked throughout the coronavirus pandemic to support those who work in first responder teams. Their Royal Foundation set upOur Frontlineand supported leading charities highlighting mental health and frontline support as part of a bespoke COVID relief fund.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton.BRUCE ADAMS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Prince William and Princess Kate, 41, are likely lessening their royal duties this week as they spend time with their children —Prince George, 9,Princess Charlotte, 7, andPrince Louis, 4 — during the kids' half-term break fromLambrook School.
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