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Geri Halliwell-Horner meets Queen Camilla in a camel coat
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Geri Halliwell-Horner joined Queen Camilla at Maggie's Cheltenham to mark the charity's 30th anniversary, and wore a camel coat instead of her usual all-white look; they met people supported by the centre, including a young patient now in remission.
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Geri Halliwell-Horner joined Queen Camilla at Maggie's cancer care centre in Cheltenham for a visit marking the 30th anniversary of the first Maggie's centre. The engagement brought attention to the charity's work supporting people affected by cancer. Halliwell-Horner, who is often seen in all-white outfits, wore a camel coat for the occasion. The pair met people using the centre and heard about their experiences of the services offered.
Key details:
- The visit marked the 30th anniversary of the opening of the first Maggie's centre.
- Queen Camilla, who is patron of the charity, attended and unveiled a portrait by artist Eileen Hogan that was donated to Maggie's.
- Geri Halliwell-Horner, aged 53, wore a camel coat instead of her customary all-white wardrobe and exchanged warm greetings with the Queen, aged 78.
- They met centre users including Caitlin Warrington, 23, who was diagnosed with a rare ovarian cancer in her teens and is now reported to be in remission.
- Maggie's now has 27 centres across the UK and provides free psychological, emotional and practical support, a model co-founded by Maggie Keswick Jencks.
Summary:
The visit highlighted Maggie's work and its 30th anniversary while drawing attention to the personal experiences of people who use its services. The Queen spoke about the charity's comforting environment and its founding principles. Maggie's has an ambition to expand further across the UK, with plans aiming toward 60 centres as it looks ahead.
