The Duchess of Edinburgh visited the volunteer team at The Lighthouse in Woking.
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The Duchess of Edinburgh, as Patron, has visited the volunteer team at The Lighthouse in Barnsbury, Woking.
Joining their weekly tea and cake for senior citizens, Her Royal Highness hosted a quiz, spoke to guests, and helped sort donations for the community fridge.
The Lighthouse charity has around 300 volunteers, working together to tackle deprivation and isolation, transforming lives towards well-being, independence, and hope. The Duchess has volunteered with Lighthouse several times over the past few years.
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