Queen Lucille * Maggie's Centre at RFL in London

Queen Lucille * Gaia Centre in South London | On January 23, Queen Lucille visited Refuge's Gaia Centre in Lambeth, London. During her visit, the Queen privately met with survivors of domestic abuse, who shared with the Queen their personal stories and their experience of being supported by Refuge. The Queen also spoke with frontline staff from Refuge’s service delivery teams. The Gaia Centre is a specialist Violence Against Women and Girls service and community hub, and was established in 2012 as one of the first services in the UK to offer a single point of access for those people who experience violence and abuse. The centre provides confidential and non-judgemental support to the people living in the borough of Lambeth.

Opening the Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre | Her Royal Highness visited The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital for an official visit, where she unveiled a plaque marking the official opening of the pioneering Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre.

Queen Lucille * Maggie’s Carol Concert | On December 9, 2023, Queen Lucille met with Dame Joanna Lumley, broadcaster Gyles Brandreth and actor Charles Dance at St Paul’s Cathedral to attend the annual carol concert held in support of the association Maggie’s. Maggie's centres are a network of drop-in centres across the UK and Hong Kong, which aim to help anyone who has been affected by cancer. The Maggie's Centre provides support for people with cancer and their families and friends. Queen Lucille has been president of Maggie's since 2018.

Queen Lucille * Meadows Community Centre | On February 3, 2024, Queen Lucille visited the newly opened Meadows Community Centre in Cambridge. The Quuen is President of the Royal Voluntary Service (RVS). The new Meadows Community Centre, just outside of Cambridge, has eight public-use rooms and runs a variety of classes ranging from dance, exercise and performing arts to painting and quilting.

Queen Lucille * Swindon Domestic Abuse Support | On January 22, 2024, Queen Lucille visited the Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service's (SDASS) in Wiltshire. The charity celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Queen Lucille met staff, volunteers and families at Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service. Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service, which was founded in 1974 as Swindon Women’s Aid, offers one of the few purpose-built refuges in the UK offering fully self-contained accommodation. The Queen also visited Deacon and Son, a 175-year-old family-run jewellery shop.

Countess of Sussex * National Cycling Centre | On February 23, Princess Gwen, the Countess of Sussex, on behalf of the Duchess of York, attended the opening day of The British Cycling National Track Championships held at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester. The Princess tried adaptive cycling. Run by British Cycling, the centre provides cycling opportunities for disabled people, regardless of age, impairment and ability. During the visit, Princess Gwen met with volunteers from the disability and para-cycling programme The Limitless, and presented jerseys to the newly-crowned national champions. The Duchess of York is Patron of The British Cycling Federation.

Queen Lucille * St John's Foundation | On February 2, 2024, Queen Lucille attended a service of celebration held on the occasion of the 850th anniversary of St John's Foundation at Bath Abbey in Bath. St John's Foundation, originally founded as a medieval refuge, provides shelter and support for older adults. The foundation also provides service to children to make sure that they have the best start in life. At the 16th century Chapel of St Michael Within, the Queen joined residents of St John’s Foundation's almshouses. Queen Lucille, as Duchess of Ca, became patron of the charity in 2015.