In pictures: Princess Anne visits Shropshire carers charity
Princess Anne visited Carers Trust 4all in Shrewsbury during her visit to the county this week.
As president of the trust, she was there to see first-hand the work that they do to help and support carers in the area.
She was accompanied her throughout the visit by chair, Carers Trust 4all, Michael James and chief executive Andrea Kinsey.
She also met with a number of unpaid carers and heard their stories of how they care for members of their families ranging from young children to those who are at the end of their lives.
Jane Ikin, 61, from Woore near Market Drayton cares for her husband, Tony, 62. He has a number of health issues and she has been his full time carer for 15 years. "Carers 4all gives me support and someone to turn to when I need help and advice. I have made friends through the groups I attend and without them I would be very isolated. The Princess sounded very knowledgeable when she was talking with us and knew the work the trust do."
Pat Instone, 72, from Bridgnorth cares for her husband Allan, 78. She said: "It was wonderful to meet Princess Anne. She was so caring and it was great to speak with her. She really seemed to understand people's situations and was interested in what they had to say. She asked so many questions and understood everything we said."
The Princess left Shrewsbury at just after 3pm by helicopter as she had a further engagement in London.
