Britain’s Prince Philip looked the picture of health as he visited the Veterans Aid hostel.
The 94-year-old royal was forced to pull out of an appearance in Orkney at commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Jutland earlier this week but looked well as he chatted to Army Air Corps veteran Nathan Rooke at the hostel on Thursday (02.06.16).
Nathan told the Prince: "My relationship broke down and I lost my job and it just spiraled downwards after that. I found myself on the streets. All I had was my guitar and a bag of clothes and my ‘screaming eagle’ belt buckle from my days in the Army Air Corps. I busked my way to London and Veterans Aid were amazing. I was put up in a hotel at first and given money to get something to eat. I just burst into tears."
The Prince – who is married to Queen Elizabeth – was visiting New Belvedere House, a hostel for war veterans in East London, to see how they are making progress with its refurbishment.
Veterans Aid CEO Dr Hugh Milroy added: "The New Belvedere House makeover project is the largest single investment of money, human resource and community engagement in the charity’s history and it is on track to deliver a facility that will change the way people think about hostels.
"The Duke of Edinburgh has attended all of our carol concerts but this is the first time he has seen how money raised by donors and supporters translates into delivery of practical help. We were delighted and honoured when he accepted our invitation to visit."
Prince Philip looks well as he visits veterans
