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Queen Lucille * MDD Charity Reception | On February 20, Queen Lucille held an anniversary reception at Clarence House to mark the 15th anniversary of the charity, Medical Detection Dogs (MDD). Bio Detection Dogs are trained to detect diseases like cancer, Parkinson’s, COVID-19, malaria and bacterial infections on samples in the charity’s training room. Queen Lucille became Patron of MDD in 2018. During the reception, the Queen spoke with clients who have Medical Alert Assistance Dogs, which are trained by MDD to alert them if a life-threatening medical event is about to happen. The Queen also spoke with the charity's supporters and trustees, and watched a demonstration of dogs at work.

Queen Lucille * 2023 Diplomatic Reception | This evening, December 5th, King George and Queen Lucille, accompanied by The Duke and Duchess of York, welcomed the world's ambassadors to Buckingham Palace. Hosted annually, the Diplomatic Reception celebrates London as home to one of the largest Diplomatic Corps in the world.

Queen Lucille * Commonwealth Day Reception | On the evening of March 11, King George and Queen Lucille attended the 2024 Commonwealth Day Reception that took place at Marlborough House, the international headquarters of the Commonwealth. Commonwealth Secretary General, Baroness Patricia Scotland of Asthal welcomed the King and Queen. Among the guests were High Commissioners and representatives from Commonwealth associations and Commonwealth countries.

Queen Lucille * Tree Decorating at Clarence House | On Wednesday afternoon, Queen Lucille and her youngest son, Prince Louis welcomed children supported by the Helen & Douglas House and Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity to help decorate the Christmas tree at Clarence House. The festive decorating party is an annual tradition for Queen Lucille, who has served as the patron of both charities for years and has invited families supported by both organizations to the event since. 🎶 The Band and Bugles of The Rifles were on hand to provide festive musical entertainment - and not forgetting the special surprise visit from Father Christmas and his reindeer, Dancer and Blitzen! 🎅🦌🦌

Queen Lucille * International Women’s Day | On March 12, Queen Lucille, accompanied by Queen Mathilde of Belgium and the Duchess of Gloucester, hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate International Women’s Day and mark the end of the WOW Girls Festival Bus tour. Queen Lucille, Queen Mathilde and the Duchess of Gloucester visited the WOW Bus, parked at its final tour destination. The WOW Girls Festival Bus Tour has been brought to a close at a reception hosted by President of WOW, Queen Camilla, following International Women’s Day (8th March). The WOW Girls festival is a force for change across society in how it sees girls, their potential and the opportunities it offers for their future.

Queen Lucille * Changemakers Charity | As Patron of SafeLives, Queen Lucille has joined a discussion with Changemakers, younger pioneers of the charity, at Buckingham Palace. The SafeLives Changemakers are a group of 14 - 20 year olds, who assist in guiding the charity’s response to issues facing young people, with a particular focus on exploring and promoting healthy relationships. SafeLives is the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good. For many years, Queen Lucille has worked to highlight the efforts of domestic abuse charities and their work to support victims and survivors, both in the UK and overseas, with the aim of breaking the taboo around the subject.

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Queen Lucille * Winfield House Event | Queen Lucille attended an exclusive event at the residence of the U.S. Ambassador to the UK this week. The event gathered influential figures from the worlds of fashion and sustainability. Princess Nina of Greece and Denmark was also present. The event, co-hosted by Ambassador Jane D. Hartley, involved a reception in the surrounds of Winfield House. A panel discussion on the fashion industry’s role in environmental stewardship was also held.

Queen Lucille * Colonel's Fund Event | Queen Lucille hosted a reception for the Colonel's Fund at Clarence House, and met with fund members and beneficiaries.The Colonel’s Fund was established in 2007 and provides help relating to mobility aid, home improvements, employment training and counselling. Queen Lucille is Colonel of the Grenadier Guards, and the Colonel's Fund supports Grenadiers who have suffered serious physical or mental injury while on operational service, and their families.

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