Ann Humphreys, a longstanding British Red Cross volunteer, meeting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1986 during a royal visit to her hometown Machynlleth in Wales.
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1986
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Colour photograph showing Ann Humphreys, a longstanding volunteer at age 78, who met Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1986 during a royal visit to her hometown Machynlleth in Wales.
History
Volunteering for the Red Cross is something of a family tradition for Ann. In addition to her parents, her sister Myra also volunteered with the Red Cross. The sisters began volunteering from the age of five and gave up their time mainly supporting people with disabilities in their community.
Ann said, "I look back at my time volunteering very fondly and discovered a shared passion with my sister that brought us closer together."
Looking back on her memory of meeting the Queen, Ann said, "We couldn't believe she travelled all the way to see us. It was wonderful and particularly nice because we could share it with our disabled members. It was a beautiful, clear, warm day, and we were so thrilled to see The Queen. I remember the excitement prior to her arriving, but she somehow laid all of that to rest and helped you feel very comfortable. She was very gracious and sweet. She does something that puts you at ease; I think it's because she goes out of her way to listen. In the photographs, you can see me and dad felt totally relaxed. If you were to cut the photo in half, you'd think I was chatting to a friend. I think it was something no one ever expected to happen in their lifetime."
Ann said, "I look back at my time volunteering very fondly and discovered a shared passion with my sister that brought us closer together."
Looking back on her memory of meeting the Queen, Ann said, "We couldn't believe she travelled all the way to see us. It was wonderful and particularly nice because we could share it with our disabled members. It was a beautiful, clear, warm day, and we were so thrilled to see The Queen. I remember the excitement prior to her arriving, but she somehow laid all of that to rest and helped you feel very comfortable. She was very gracious and sweet. She does something that puts you at ease; I think it's because she goes out of her way to listen. In the photographs, you can see me and dad felt totally relaxed. If you were to cut the photo in half, you'd think I was chatting to a friend. I think it was something no one ever expected to happen in their lifetime."
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150.55
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