She helped host a festive lunch of sausages and mashed potatoes while two of Santa’s antlered helpers, Dancer and Blitzen, provided some real-life animal entertainment.
One little girl named Lara held the royal’s hand and exclaimed, “A reindeer, a serious reindeer!”
“Yes, a serious reindeer,” Camilla chuckled, encouraging the youngster to stroke it.
“He tickles!” the little girl squealed.
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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.Clarence House/Twitter
The children and their families were invited to Clarence House, the London home Camilla shares withPrince Charles, to meet the Duchess before being asked to help her decorate a Christmas tree.
Among the guests were Darre Downey, 10, and his mother, Kerrie, who flew over from Belfast. Darre’s mother explained that he suffered a brain tumor and stroke two years ago and was receiving care and support from Roald Dahl’s Marvelous Children’s Charity.
“It’s just such a wonderful event,” she said.
After the lunch, Camilla handed out goodie bags and told the children and their parents, “I hope you’ve all enjoyed your lunch today. I’ve got a surprise for you all outside, but before we go out I would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas. The tree decorating for me is always the start of Christmas.”
source: people.com
