Prince William, recently appointed Patron of the College of Paramedics, delivered a speech at the conference, which explored decision-making under pressure. Drawing on his two years as an air ambulance pilot with the East Anglian Air Ambulance, he praised paramedics for their commitment, skill, and resilience in responding to some of the most critical and challenging situations.
Before his speech, HRH met with key delegates, including Jean, who spoke about her career and voluntary work. She said:
“I feel honoured to have been one of the paramedics selected to meet HRH The Prince of Wales. We spoke about my work with EMICS and my time on the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance. It was an amazing experience.”
The College of Paramedics Conference is an annual event, bringing together professionals from across the UK to share knowledge and improve patient care. Jean’s significant contributions to emergency care in the East Midlands, both during her career and through her voluntary work, were acknowledged at the event as an example of the dedication shown across the paramedic profession.
Watch a video shared by the Royal Family on the event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDiLSO-aHgk