Mum at Priscilla Bacon Lodge Norwich meets King Charles

Rebecca Turner has been fighting stage three melanoma cancer for five months so said the royal visit to Pricilla Bacon Lodge at the N&N Hospital has really boosted her spirits.

The 30-year-old, from Hethersett, said that the King was very down to earth and spent much more time with her and her family than she expected.  

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Rebecca said: “He asked me if I was happy here at Priscilla Bacon Lodge and what my diagnosis was.

Rebecca's whole family eagerly awaited the King's arrival, as Arielle prepared her crowns (Image: Denise Bradley)

“I got to tell him about the gardens here and about how I like sitting out there.” 

Rebecca was also able to share a joke with his majesty about one of her favourite treats at the lodge.  

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She said: “I told him that I like that they have the alcohol trolley that comes round at 11pm, I always enjoy having a Baileys! 

“He laughed when I said that and said that he already saw the alcohol trolley and had pointed out the choices on there which he likes.”

Four year old Arielle presented the King with a homemade crown (Image: Denise Bradley)

Rebecca was most excited for her four-year-old daughter Arielle to have the experience of meeting a royal - with the paper crown she presented the King featuring in national media coverage.

She continued: “It is not something you get to do every day, so I was keen for her to have the opportunity.  

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“She was so excited, she made herself and him a crown, which she presented to him.” 

Thursday's visit has proved a special occasion for so many who were present for the King's first official visit to the city since his coronation.

Rebecca added: “I think moments like that really help those who are stuck away from their home and family.”