Royal Patron: HRH The Prince of Wales

HRH The Prince of Wales has been Royal Patron of Child Bereavement UK since 2009.

Anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one will know only too well that you never stop grieving for those you have loved, and how important it is to find a way to live with that loss. Child Bereavement UK has been helping families facing that journey since 1994 and that is why I have been very proud to work with this incredible charity as its Patron since 2009.

HRH The Prince of Wales speaking at Child Bereavement UK's 25th Birthday Gala Dinner in June 2019.

HRH The Prince of Wales supported Child Bereavement UK's award winning One More Minute campaign.

TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales visited our bereavement centre in Stratford London and met with bereaved families we have supported.

HRH The Prince of Wales speaking at Child Bereavement UK’s 21st Birthday celebration in October 2015.

Message from HRH The Prince of Wales about bereavement support in schools and the importance of staff training.

Attending the launch of the ‘Remember on Mother’s Day’ campaign at London’s Sladmore Contemporary Art Gallery on Thursday 12th March 2009, where The Duke's patronage was announced.

We were honoured to welcome TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales at our charity offices In Buckinghamshire on 19th March 2013, to see first-hand the groups we run with bereaved children, young people and parents: Photo Gallery

October 2011 – 100 Women in Hedge Funds Gala Dinner at St James’ Palace with The Princess of Wales: Photo Gallery

November 2010 – Reception Dinner at Windsor Castle: Photo Gallery

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