A seriously ill seven-year-old boy took his shot and asked Queen Camilla to present him with a medal while at a Royal tea party - and she accepted. Rupert Williams, who has gastrointestinal failure and haemophilia A, was among six children who attended the event which included a treasure hunt hosted by the Queen at Clarence House. The youngster from Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, had previously been awarded a medal for his commitment to the Scouts "despite severe illness", which Rupert brought with him just in case the Queen might pin it on him. His mother Hannah Williams said he had asked her beforehand if the Queen "had a dragon in her castle". Gastrointestinal failure means Rupert's digestive system does not function as it should, while haemophilia A is a condition which affects how his blood clots. He beamed with pride as the Queen pinned his medal to his waistcoat as the children sat down for tea, and even raised a toast to her – with a glass of water. The event, which included the tea party and a ride in a horse-drawn carriage down The Mall, was part of an event for Dreams And Wishes – a Welsh charity dedicated to helping seriously ill children and their families build memories. H
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Pupils at a secondary school are being offered a "full roast dinner" in the morning because of the number of children arriving hungry. Whitmore High School in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, said it moved lunchtime forward to help children who…
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Pupils at a secondary school are being offered a "full roast dinner" in the morning because of the number of children arriving hungry. Whitmore High School in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, said it moved lunchtime forward to…
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Pupils at a secondary school are being offered a "full roast dinner" in the morning because of the number of children arriving hungry. Whitmore High School in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, said it moved lunchtime forward to help children who…
View source →A seriously ill seven-year-old boy took his shot and asked Queen Camilla to present him with a medal while at a Royal tea party - and she accepted. Rupert Williams, who has gastrointestinal failure and haemophilia A, was among six children…
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