Queen Camilla Hosts Magical Day for Ill Children, Complete with Carriage Ride, Tea Party and Treasure Hunt

Janine HenniWed, June 3, 2026 at 6:32 PM UTC

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Queen Camilla hosts a tea party and treasure hunt for children supported by Dreams and Wishes at Clarence House in London on June 3, 2026
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Queen Camilla hosted a tea party and treasure hunt for seriously ill children supported by the charity Dreams and Wishes

The children arrived at Clarence House in a horse-drawn carriage and enjoyed personalized treats and royal-themed activities

Queen Camilla personally interacted with the children, including pinning a medal on a young boy and assisting with a treasure hunt

Queen Camilla opened the doors of her London home for a special tea party for seriously ill children.

The Queen, 78, hosted a tea party and treasure hunt for children and parents supported by Dreams and Wishes at Clarence House, her and King Charles' London home.

Dreams and Wishes is a volunteer-run charity working to support children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, and has granted over 2,000 wishes since its launch in 2011. The organization brings smiles to faces by coordinating parties, days out and events to create happy memories.

Children travel by horse-drawn carriage down The Mall as they head to the Dreams and Wishes charity tea party hosted by Queen Camilla at Clarence House on June 3, 2026.
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On June 3, a group of youngsters got the royal treatment. The children's special day began with a horse-drawn carriage ride from The Royal Mews, the British royal family's London stables, to Clarence House, traveling in royal style to the soiree.

They were greeted there by Grenadier Guards soldiers standing at attention in bearskin hats, before heading into the royal residence for an afternoon of fun. A buffet of sweet treats was laid out on a table for the tea, including cookies personalized with the children's names in icing.

Guardsmen from the Grenadier Guards salute as children and families arrive for a tea party and treasure hunt hosted by Queen Camilla at Clarence House on June 3, 2026.
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Rupert, 7, spontaneously brought along his Chief Scout’s Commendation for Meritorious Conduct medal, and Queen Camilla proudly pinned it on him, The Independent reported.

"He was really overwhelmed, and gradually, he has been getting more excited," Rupert's mother, Hannah Williams, said about the big day, according to the outlet. "He has been asking, ‘Does the Queen have a dragon in her castle?’ As a family, we have said this year is just about saying `yes to life.' "

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Rupert Williams, 7, raises a toast to Queen Camilla as she hosts a tea party and treasure hunt for children supported by Dreams and Wishes at Clarence House on June 3, 2026.
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Queen Camilla mingled with the young people and held hands with Maria, 6, who wore a purple princess dress and led the way during the treasure hunt.

The kids were sent out on a prince and princess-themed quest to find treasure that they were told was stolen by an evil wizard, the outlet said. Each treasure hunter was later rewarded with a goodie bag and a large chocolate coin, with the Grenadier Guards (who call the Queen their Colonel) presenting the prizes.

Queen Camilla helps children in a treasure hunt at Clarence House on June 3, 2026.
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Queen Camilla gave each child a hug and kiss as the event wrapped, and she thanked Dreams and Wishes CEO Tony Curtis for surprising her with a bottle of Welsh gin that she described as "my husband's favorite."

"The Queen wrote to me when I started the charity in 2011. She writes to me every year after I wish her a Happy Christmas," Curtis said, according to The Independent. "She is fantastic, especially how she spends so much time chatting to the children and the parents."

Britain's Queen Camilla meets with children and their families as she hosts a tea party and treasure hunt for children supported by Dreams and Wishes at Clarence House on June 3, 2026.
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Queen Camilla previously threw a similar event for Dreams and Wishes previously and hosted an afternoon tea for the charity in Wales in June 2013 when she was the Duchess of Cornwall.

In further work, the Queen also backs the Helen & Douglas House children's hospice and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, which supports seriously ill children with specialized nurses, as patron of both organizations.

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