The Queen is set to visit Barkingside
The Queen and the Duchess of Cornwall will visit Barkingside next week, it has been announced.
They will officially open the new Barnardo's headquarters on December 10.
The Queen and Camilla, the charity's patron and president respectively, will be welcomed by Mr Peter Brooks, acting chief executive.
The Royal party will undertake a tour of the new facilities, meeting staff, volunteer's and families who have adopted and fostered.
The Queen and the Duchess of Cornwall will then unveil a plaque.
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