Prince William supports meaningful cause in London
Prince William paid a special visit to the London Ambulance Service headquarters in Waterloo on October 17.
The 43-year-old Prince of Wales was welcomed by Pauline Cranmer, who made history last May when she became the United Kingdom’s first female Chief Paramedic upon her appointment at the London Ambulance Service.
Serving millions across the capital, the London Ambulance Service stands as the largest and busiest of its kind in the UK.
The service responds to millions of 999 emergencies and 111 urgent care calls every year.
In addition to on-scene support, they assist and treat approximately 180,000 patients via phone consultations.
The service that came into being in April 1965, now celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, commemorated by the Future King’s visit.
William engaged with staff members who had dedicated their time as a member of the wellbeing team at the headquarters.
The Prince actively listened as paramedics and frontline responders shared their powerful stories and highlighted the need for stronger mental health support across emergency services.
He then toured the Emergency Operations Control Room, which operates 24/7 to handle all 999 emergency calls within the capital.
With firsthand experience as an Air Ambulance and RAF Search and Rescue pilot, the Prince of Wales understands the pressures and challenges faced by emergency responders.
Strengthening his bond with the emergency services, Prince William became Patron of the College of Paramedics earlier this year.