Caroline and Carol were very honoured to be invited to attend the opening by their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge of the new Oak Centre at the Royal Marsden Hospital.

The Oak Centre for Children and Young People will be one of the largest comprehensive cancer centres in Europe for children and teenagers. Over the last 8 years Wimbledon Village Stables has raised over £137,000 for the Hospital through our Sponsored Ride, our Charity Ball, the Carol Concerts and other events.

Following a tour of the Oak Centre, their Royal Highnesses unveiled the plaque and declared the Centre officially open.  The event attracted huge media attention and it was very exciting being there. As the Royal couple departed, patients and hospital staff crowded on to the building’s balconies waving Union flags and a huge cheer erupted as the royal car pulled away.