Queen wears purple for visit to day centre for elderly in Windsor

The Queen looked in excellent spirits as she visited a centre for the elderly in Windsor on Thursday.

The monarch, 91, beamed as she chatted with members at the King George VI Day Centre, which offers lunch, activities and social events to local elderly residents.

The monarch brought a burst of spring colour to proceedings with her vibrant ensemble of a violet dress, coat and hat.

Purple reign! The Queen, 91, visited the King George VI Day Centre in Windsor on Thursday

Tour: The Queen popped into a class where local elderly residents were exercising 

Tour: The Queen popped into a class where local elderly residents were exercising 

The visit marks the 60th anniversary of the centre’s opening and the 70th anniversary of the Windsor Old People’s Welfare Association.

During her tour of the facilities the Queen popped into an exercise class that aims to keep participants mobile and independent.

She also visited volunteers preparing lunch in the kitchen. 

The Windsor Old People’s Welfare Association (WOPWA), a registered charity, was formed in 1948 to help the widows, widowers, and elderly relatives of Windsor residents who lost their lives during the two World Wars. 

Good spirits: The Queen smiled as she spoke to one of the women taking part in the class

Good spirits: The Queen smiled as she spoke to one of the women taking part in the class

Kitchen queen: The Queen met women helping to prepare lunch in the kitchen

Kitchen queen: The Queen met women helping to prepare lunch in the kitchen

Social hub: The club offers lunch, activities and social events to local elderly residents

Social hub: The club offers lunch, activities and social events to local elderly residents

One of the first financial donations was made by the Queen Mother.

In 1958 the building was completed and the Queen granted permission for the hall to be named after her father, the late King George VI. 

Her Majesty opened the premises in July 1958 and subsequently returned to mark WOPWA’s 25th and 50th anniversaries.

Today the Centre operates as a lunch and social club, providing a safe and friendly environment for older Windsor residents. 

Members are encouraged to maintain their independence and well-being through activities and social interaction.

Royal connection: The hall was named after the Queen's father, King George VI

Royal connection: The hall was named after the Queen’s father, King George VI

 



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