On Friday, October 11, a royal visit to South London’s Haig Housing Charity was made by Queen Elizabeth II herself. She had taken the time to meet veteran, Michael Bowman, and his two sons in their home.
Introducing themselves and politely shaking her hand, she was told of the youngest son being a part of the crowd of schoolchildren cheering outside upon her arrival.
“You were making a lot of noise,” she says jokingly to the child, making him red with embarrassment.
Their mother, Mrs. Bowman, had offered her a cup of tea to which the Queen had declined by saying, “I don’t think I have time for that, unfortunately.”
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The visit included a tour of the housing development, which has successfully provided 70 new homes for veterans and their families, making it one of the largest veteran housing projects within recent years.
Brigadier James Richardson, Chief Executive, exclaimed, “We are delighted to welcome our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen, to open this inspiring new development of homes for Veterans and their families. The development raises the bar and sets new standards fit for those who have served their country and, often, risked all.”
