Est 1899 by Prince of Wales to serve & promote hospitals. Restored 1999 to recognise & encourage volunteers for sick vulnerable & youth with Order of Mercy, OLM
"We believe that it is vital to recognise & honour the work of volunteers. By doing so we may develop public awareness of their work & encourage others to join them in giving up their time to the voluntary care of those in need" - Lord Lingfield, President of the League of Mercy
A pleasure to be a guest of Lord Lingfield at Mansion House for the @LeagueofMercy Awards.
Truly impressed by the level of dedication demonstrated by those recognised. Including two members of the @fany_prvc, and three @ArmyCadetsUK.
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People approaching the end of life should be able to spend their last months and years focusing on what really matters - making memories with loved ones, not worrying about how to make ends meet.
@MarieCurieUK's new report shows more must be done to support dying people. ๐๐๐
16 July 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the RAF Memorial in London. It honours all those who served in the @RoyalAirForce
Our service was led by the Chaplain in Chief, & attended by @kingscolour_sqn, @rafbf Controller AVM Chris Elliot, & Flt Sgt Aven.
#raf#rafmemorial
Annual Camps have begun for our CCF and we love hearing about everything you get up to! Here are some snaps from our most recent visit to one of the camps - can you spot yourself?๐๐ถ
#armycadetsuk#annualcamp2023
The average helicopter mission cost is ยฃ3,962. But the cost does vary depending on geography, patient need, clinical and operational models of the local air ambulance charity. ๐
We are so, so sad. We pray God rest her soul, and support her family. An integral part of our lives for 70 years. She was so loving and supportive of us all, we cannot put into words the depth of her Service. Great indeed. Thank you Your Majesty.
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
Are you jumping for joy at the return of our #ActiveOstomates: at Home #Zumba classes, just like our instructor francesca? ๐
They start again from Monday September 27th at 7pm. You can register for free here https://t.co/DQ8qGGOQyA
There are now lots of fantastic volunteers, with representatives of their equally fantastic charities making their way to Mansion House today to be invested with the Order of Mercyโฆ It is going to be wonderful day.
"It is with great pleasure on behalf of a grateful nation, that I award the George Cross to the National Health Services of the United Kingdom.โ
Her Majesty The Queen
Happy to support a @ProjectNova_UK client today with a week's shopping until he has received his benefits payment. Also referred him to @VeteransatEase for further support. #collaboration#Veterans#covid
All our prayers are for His Royal Highness The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, and his wife, Her Majesty the Queen. We thank him for his life of Service, humanity and love as a husband. We are all so very sorrowful.
It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
An Online Book of Condolence is now available on the Royal website for those who wish to send a personal message of condolence: https://t.co/0w7Vd7kYq0
Visit https://t.co/utgjraQQv5 for updates from Buckingham Palace and information about The Duke of Edinburgh's life and work.
As the nation observes the Armistice silence, we remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and have given their tomorrows for our today. #WeWillRememberThem#Remembrance