Queen Camilla recently highlighted her personal connection to the Great Western Hospital in Swindon during her visit to celebrate the official opening of its newly upgraded emergency department—a connection that involves her grandchildren.

The hospital holds a special place in Queen Camilla’s heart, as her family has relied on its services on several occasions over the years. While speaking with staff, she openly shared this connection, saying with a smile, “I know quite a lot about you. You’ve treated a lot of my family. My daughter will often call me saying, ‘Guess where I am?’”

She continued, “I’ve had very good feedback because I’ve had friends who’ve come here and grandchildren who have been here on several occasions. And I get a picture of a thumb sticking up at an odd angle, or a leg. I know what a nice place this is and what great care you take of people.”

Camilla is a proud grandmother of five. Her daughter, Laura, is mother to Eliza, 17, and 15-year-old twins, Gus and Louis. Meanwhile, her son Tom Parker Bowles shares two children, Lola and Freddy, with his former wife, Sara Buys. Earlier in 2023, all three of Camilla’s grandsons—Louis, Gus, and Freddy—played a notable role as Pages of Honour during her coronation alongside King Charles.

During her visit to the hospital, Camilla toured the newly renovated emergency department, a project that saw a nearly £35 million investment. She explored the cutting-edge facilities, met with staff, and even spent time with therapy dog Fenton. Speaking of the transformation, she expressed her admiration: “I am so impressed by this A&E. I’ve had very good feedback because I’ve had friends who’ve come here and grandchildren who’ve been here on several occasions.”