‘Harry and Meghan will be missed’: Duchess of Cornwall breaks her silence on Megxit before road-testing a pair of VR goggles during hospice visit
- Duchess of Cornwall, 72, tried out a virtual reality headset during Swindon visit
- Royal was visiting the Prospect Hospice where she tested out the VR goggles
- Comes as fall-out continues after Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, quit
- Sussexes will no longer perform royal duties and split time with North America
The Duchess of Cornwall today broke her silence on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepping down as senior royals, saying the couple would be missed.
Camilla, 72, was asked for her thought on Megxit during a visit to the Prospect Hospice in Wroughton, as she helped to celebrate the facility’s 40th anniversary year.
While meeting hospice staff, the wife of Prince Charles was asked by a reporter: ‘Will you miss Harry and Meghan?’.
Camilla smiled and replied: ‘Of course’.
The royal, who is president of the hospice, appeared in high spirits as she tested the pair of VR goggles, which are used to keep patients calm by showing a tranquil woodland scene.
The Duchess of Cornwall, 72, appeared in high spirits as she tried out a virtual reality headset during a visit to the Prospect Hospice in Swindon
The royal tested out the virtual reality goggles, which showed a calming woodland scene, while visiting the hospice
Camilla appeared in high spirits as she arrived at the hospice earlier today, donning a smart tweed ensemble with over-the-knee boots
Camilla arrived at the hospice in a smart brown tweed two-piece, pairing the outfit with a simple cream blouse.
The royal could be seen smiling and joking with staff as she tested out one of the headsets, which show a tranquil woodland scene.
Staff assisted the royal with the goggles, before she could be seen laughing and smiling as she retreated into the virtual reality world.
Prospect Hospice is a local charity that supports a community of more than 300,000 people in Swindon, Marlborough and North East Wiltshire.
The Duchess of Cornwall wrapped up warm for the appearance today in Swindon, opting for a tweed ensemble
She could be seen chatting with staff during the visit to the hospice in Swindon as she helped celebrate it’s 40th anniversary
The hospice cares for and supports around 7,300 patients, carers and family members each year.
Camilla’s visit comes as fall-out continues around Prince Harry and Meghan’s decision to leave the royal family.
Over the weekend it was announced that the Sussexes would no longer be using their HRH titles or perform royal duties.
The royal appeared in high spirits at the appearance today, and shook hands with staff as she arrived at the hospice
She could be seen smiling with staff who assisted her with the goggles while at the facility earlier today
The royal appeared in high spirits while trying the VR goggles during her visit to the hospice in Swindon today
It was announced Meghan and Harry are due to split their time between London and Canada, where Meghan’s mother Doria is predicted to be more actively involved in Archie’s upbringing.
Under the terms of the historic deal thrashed out at Sandringham yesterday, the pair, who will be known as Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will cease to be working members of the Royal Family from this spring.
They will not perform any official duties on behalf of the Queen – effectively leaving ‘The Firm’ completely.
It leaves them free to pursue commercial deals, but they have given assurances that they will continue to uphold the Queen’s values.
Staff could be seen helping the royal as she tested out the goggles, which are used to help calm patients at the hospice
Her visit to the hospice came as part of the facility’s 40th anniversary celebration (pictured, Camilla trying out the headset)