The chair of a Glasgow charity has told how the Queen's charm and warmth put a group of nervous youngsters at ease during a top-secret visit.
Her Majesty chose the Children's Wood Project in the West End of the city for a visit last June after learning how it had become a haven for kids, beekeepers and budding gardeners.
“My first thought was that our premises were a bit rough around the edges, with uneven paths and the like, but she was adamant she was coming along. We were sworn to secrecy and I was told I couldn’t tell the youngsters who was coming to visit. Alison added: “The Queen was a wonderful ambassador for our country and it was an absolute privilege and joy to meet her.”Sarika Patel, chair of trustees at Action for Children, said: “We are proud and privileged to have had the Queen as our patron for almost 50 years. She had long been a supporter of our charity and our children’s welfare before she took on the patronage.
Jane-Claire Judson, chief executive at Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, said:"We share the nation’s sadness at the death of our patron, Her Majesty the Queen, and it’s with heavy hearts that we give thanks for her remarkable service and outstanding contribution to the work of Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland.
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