Queen Camilla Visits Cornwall Charities Marking ShelterBox 25th Anniversary

Queen Camilla made a special visit to Cornwall to mark the 25th anniversary of ShelterBox, an international disaster relief charity of which she is Patron. During her visit to ShelterBox's headquarters in Truro, she met with staff and volunteers, praised their work, and learned about the charity's evolving aid strategies, including localized shelter solutions. The Queen also visited the Cornwall Community Foundation-supported Wave House Church in Newquay, engaging with local projects that aid vulnerable youth and families, including the Turnaround Project and food banks. This visit follows reports from a new book revealing that Camilla was a victim of an attempted assault as a teenager, an experience that may underpin her commitment to issues such as domestic violence and sexual assaults. Her connection with ShelterBox dates back to 2006, and she has been actively involved as President and Patron for many years. Throughout her engagements, Camilla was warmly received by the public, underscoring her ongoing dedication to charitable causes in Cornwall.