A Royal welcome

Staff and patients at The Royal Liverpool University Hospital gave Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince and Princess of Wales, a warm welcome to Liverpool when the couple arrived in the city to officially open the new hospital.

During their visit, The Prince and Princess had the opportunity to chat with staff in the Critical Care Unit, before heading on to meet support staff, including our healthcare assistants, overseas nurses, volunteers, mental health first aiders and colleagues from security, catering, domestics, and our porter service.

The Prince and Princess of Wales were met by Lord-Lieutenant of Liverpool, Mr Mark Blundell as they arrived at The Royal Liverpool University Hospital. Their Royal Highnesses were then welcomed with introductions at the entrance with our Chair, Sue Musson, Chief Executive, James Sumner, The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Roy Gladden, and The Lady Mayoress, Roz Gladden.

The first stop on the visit was Critical Care, where Their Royal Highnesses met colleagues and received a briefing on the benefits of the unit to understand more about the transition from the old hospital to the new, and the benefits of the new space on effective working and improved patient care. They also met critical care colleagues, who took part in a Zoom call with the Prince of Wales during the COVID-19 pandemic.