THE Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) in Malvern was treated to a royal visit from Princess Anne last week (Friday, November 3).
The Princess Royal was welcomed at the CAB by the Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire.
Mrs Beatrice Grant, Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire said: “It was an absolute delight to welcome HRH The Princess Royal to the county once again.
“Citizens Advice South Worcestershire (Malvern Hills) is such an important charity, supporting over 6,000 local people with essential information, advice and helping them to find a way forward.”
Princess Anne visited in her capacity as patron of the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureau.
During her visit the princess was shown round the facility by the chief executive of Malvern CAB, Annie Robson. She spent time talking to staff and volunteers, hearing about the work they do as well as joining their morning briefing session.
A plaque was unveiled at the end of the day to commemorate her visit, with Annie Robson’s daughter, 9, presenting the princess with a posy of flowers.
Councillor Kyle Daisley, Chairman of Worcestershire County Council added: “I was privileged to meet HRH The Princess Royal on her visit to Worcestershire this morning.
“It was an honour to represent Worcestershire and I’m so pleased to see Worcestershire on the map showcasing the fantastic work done by the Citizens Advice Bureau.”
The High Sheriff, Ms Louise Hewett, Chairman of Malvern Hills District Council, Councillor Barbara Jones-Williams, Member of Parliament for West Worcestershire, Mrs Harriet Baldwin and the Mayor of Malvern, Councillor Clive Hooper were all in attendance.
Annie Robson, chief executive officer of Citizens Advice South Worcestershire said: “We were delighted to have welcomed HRH Princess Anne to Malvern Hills Citizens Advice today and to be able to showcase the important work that our charity does.
“I am extremely proud and privileged to lead such a dedicated team of staff and volunteers who really care about delivering a high quality advice service to the people in our local communities.
“The Royal visit was a real boost for everyone involved and something that I am very pleased to have been able to arrange for our organisation.”
