Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, visited the charity Victim Support to celebrate the organisation’s 50th anniversary, having been founded by a group of volunteers - the country’s first charity for victims of crime. The celebration took place in Bristol.
The Princess Royal has been the charity’s President since 2001. She met staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to deliver vital support to victims of crime in England and Wales. Her Royal Highness made a short speech before cutting the anniversary cake.
Victim Support helps around 140,000 people every year, offering support across a vast range of crime types and delivering support to anyone bereaved by murder or manslaughter through their National Homicide Service. Wiltshire Freemasons have made many invaluable contributions from its Lodges and Chapters.
Past Provincial Grand Master Francis Wakem BEM QPM, has volunteered with Victim Support for 36 years. Francis was honoured to assist with the celebration and was presented to Her Royal Highness. The BBC and ITV also interviewed Francis.
