Princess of Wales visits Pulborough lunch club in West Sussex

Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited a weekly lunch club at Pulborough Village Hall in West Sussex on Wednesday, meeting elderly residents and volunteers involved in a community minibus service.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited a weekly lunch club at Pulborough Village Hall in West Sussex on Wednesday, meeting elderly residents and volunteers involved in a community minibus service.

The visit was part of an engagement with the West Sussex Minibus service, which is marking its 50th anniversary and provides transport for older residents in the area.

Catherine travelled on one of the service’s minibuses and helped collect elderly residents before joining them for lunch at the village hall. She also spoke with volunteers about how community transport can help reduce isolation and strengthen connections among residents.

Kensington Palace said the visit highlighted how opportunities for people to come together can help build friendships, reduce isolation and support wellbeing.

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The weekly lunch club is held at the village hall, where about 50

residents attended the gathering on Wednesday, according to reports. Catherine joined conversations at the tables and remarked: “What a lovely way to make friends.”

The princess also met 94-year-old Stella Drewett, a regular user of the minibus service, and helped her board the vehicle before travelling to the lunch club.

The engagement prompted positive reactions from members of the public on social media, with some users praising Catherine’s visit and her support for the community initiative.

The Princess of Wales has previously undertaken engagements focused on early childhood, mental health, community support and reducing social isolation.