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Seriously ill boy gets Queen to present his bravery medal from Scouts

Camilla welcomed six children for tea, a treasure hunt and carriage ride, ending with goodie bags and a Scouts medal presentation.

  • On Wednesday, June 3, The Queen hosted a tea party and treasure hunt at Clarence House for six seriously ill children, featuring horse-drawn carriage rides down The Mall and Grenadier Guards.
  • Dreams And Wishes, a charity supporting seriously ill children, organized the gathering; chairman Tony Curtis noted The Queen has maintained a connection with the organization since founding it in 2011.
  • Seven-Year-Old Rupert Williams received a Chief Scout's Commendation for Meritorious Conduct from Camilla, while six-year-old Maria Lourenco Belo led the Disney-themed treasure hunt with music and refreshments.
  • Parents emphasized creating lasting memories for seriously ill children, with one mother stating, "Your main priority is just trying to get them through it and giving them some sort of childhood."
  • Families embraced the motto "saying yes to life" during the event, while the Scouts recognized Rupert's "remarkable commitment to Scouts, demonstrated through continued involvement despite severe illness.
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Seriously ill boy gets Queen to present his bravery medal from Scouts

Camilla was hosting a tea party for Dreams And Wishes – a charity which helps seriously ill children and their families build precious memories.

·London, United Kingdom
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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
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