Patricia presents her multimedia work to royalty

The Queen and Prince Phillip visited the University today. Patricia Charlesworth was invited to meet him and show him the multimedia work that she has done on a Rix Centre short course. She took some pictures and has written her story of the day.

Getting my blood pressure checked!

This was one of the exhibitions for the day - I had my blood pressure checked and I was healthy.

Simon and Andy

Andy, from the Rix Centre was there too. Also Simon, my supporter on the Multimedia Advocacy Course.

Presenting to Prince Phillip

Prince Phillip looked around the displays.

I talked with Prince Phillip and told him about my multimedia work and the Rix Centre

Prince Phillip has a good sense of humour, I enjoyed meeting him and I liked showing my work to him very much.

Meeting 'The Queen's Equerry'

I also met Heber Ackland, who is the Queen's Equerry - this means he goes all round the world with the Queen, nice job!

He was lovely and took a lot of interest in my work and in me as a person.

I told him all about 'Person-Centred Planning and what it meant.

Seeing the Queen

This is the view that I got of the Queen. Unfortunately I was not allowed to have my photo taken with her!

It was a fantastic day. I believe that multimedia is extremely important for people with learning disabilities who do not use spoken words.