09:00, 16 April 2025
Words by Abi Scaife, Staff Writer, London
Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, has made her first visit to the Eric Liddell Community as its Royal Patron.
The Eric Liddell is a registered care charity based in Edinburgh, providing specialist dementia care and preventing isolation in elderly people. It is named after the Scottish athlete and missionary Eric Liddell, whose legacy the charity upholds.
Princess Anne, the charity’s Royal Patron, took her first official visit to their community in Edinburgh this week to see its work.
The Princess Royal was able to personally thank Bernadette Morrison, a volunteer who retired after 14 years of dedicated service to the Eric Liddell Community, and witness the arrival of the Eric Liddell Exhibition/
The Exhibition chronicles the life and achievements of Eric Liddell, and was first shown at Scottish Parliament, before moving to the Eric Liddell Community.
“We are delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal on her first visit as our Royal Patron,” said John MacMillan, Chief Executive Officer of The Eric Liddell Community. “Her continued support is invaluable in helping us share Eric Liddell’s legacy while we continue to support some of Edinburgh’s most vulnerable people and families.
During her visit, our Royal Patron made clear her support of The Eric Liddell Community’s ongoing work with people who are living with dementia and unpaid carers.”
At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article.
Dementia UK. This is a charity that provides Admiral Nurses for families affected by dementia, to help support those in need. Find out more here.
Alzheimer’s Research UK. Alzheimer's Research UK are the UK's leading Alzheimer's research charity aiming to find a cure for dementia. Learn how to support them here.
Alzheimer’s Society. They are working towards a world without dementia, and are giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future. Learn more here.
This article aligns with the UN SDG Good Health and Wellbeing Partnership for the Goals.
