Queen Camilla Lights Christmas Pudding at Charity Lunch for Volunteers

The Queen praised Royal Voluntary Service members during a festive event in London, emphasizing their vital role in supporting communities.

Queen Camilla participated in a Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) charity lunch in Little Venice, London, marking the start of the organization's 'Festive Spread' campaign.
The Queen helped flambé a 10kg Christmas pudding, jokingly telling attendees to 'hold on to your hair' as the dessert was lit with a blue flame.
The event aimed to bring together elderly, vulnerable, and bereaved individuals during the holiday season, with over 70 similar lunches planned nationwide by the RVS.
In an impromptu speech, the Queen thanked volunteers for their contributions, stating that the country would 'collapse' without their efforts and expressing eternal gratitude.
Camilla, recovering from a recent bout of pneumonia, mingled with volunteers, students, and celebrity ambassadors Felicity Kendal and Elaine Paige, highlighting the importance of building community connections.