Thank you to everyone at The Christie for such a moving visit today.
Meeting patients, families and staff was a powerful reminder that healing is about so much more than treatment alone. A cancer diagnosis affects every part of life, in mind, body and the deeper part of ourselves. The way we process fear, uncertainty and change is deeply personal.
The Christie’s commitment to holistic care, from art therapy and wellbeing spaces to emotional and spiritual support, helps people navigate not only illness, but the profound impact it can have on quality of life. These services empower patients to play an active role in their recovery and wellbeing, reminding us that care should always be centred on the whole person.
Thank you for sharing your stories with me, and for the compassion, creativity and dedication shown every day across the hospital.
C
Highlighting the healing power of holistic approaches alongside clinical care for people living with and beyond cancer at @TheChristieNHS in Manchester 🐝
Stop it right now 😭 bless this young cancer patient and his mum who met the Princess of Wales today 🥺
“He’s been looking at your journey through your treatment and he’s been inspired by you”
“It’s a dream come true to see you today”
'I would never of thought that anyone could match Princess Diana'.
@PatrickChristys, Matthew Laza, Linda Duberley, and Archie Manners react to Princess Catherine congratulating a young mother on the end of her cancer treatment.
A beautiful moment in Manchester today as the Princess of Wales congratulates Claire Lorente, who rings the bell signalling the end of her cancer treatment 🥺💙
The Princess of Wales met with gardener Phil Walker at The Christie to learn about the landscape of the wellbeing garden, which allows patients and staff to rest and reflect.
An emotional moment for sure at Christie Cancer Care Hospital as Catherine, The Princess of Wales watches a patient ring the cancer bell signifying the end of her treatment! I’m sure that reminds Catherine of her own time as well.
The Princess of Wales met with gardener Phil Walker at The Christie to discover how the landscape of the wellbeing garden gives patients and staff an opportunity to pause and reflect
The Princess unexpectedly met Claire Lorente, 30, who was about to ring the bell after hearing she is free from breast cancer.
A very emotional exchange with Catherine telling her: "Well done... what a journey, it's been a tough one."
The Princess of Wales during a visit to The Christie, NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. The Princess began her visit to The Christie’s Withington site by visiting the Oak Road Treatment Centre, and met with staff, and patients currently undergoing chemotherapy.
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The Princess of Wales congratulating Claire Lorente on ringing the bell signifying the end of her cancer treatment at The Christie in Manchester today 🥺💙
The #PrincessofWales at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Withington Manchester today-she meets a woman who has finished her cancer treatment and gets to ring the bell.
Catherine’s empathy comes from a place of experience since she and her family have gone thru this very thing. I appreciate too how she speaks in a low tone to try and keep the conversation private. She’s not just going around performatively hugging everyone she meets-she has a shared trauma and relatability with this woman and you can feel how genuine she is. She’s going to be an incredible Queen. #PrincessCatherine #RoyalFamily
Hold onto your hats! 👒
It was a blustery morning at the Founder’s Day Parade in the grounds of Royal Hospital Chelsea, where The Queen reviewed troops on parade and delivered an address.
🫡 The Royal Hospital Chelsea is home to the Chelsea Pensioners, retired soldiers of the British Army. Since 1692, it has offered care, community and comradeship to veterans.
The Princess of Wales visited the Christie Centre’s art room and took part in an art session with patients, learning how creative expression can be a powerful tool in their recovery.