The Duchess of Rothesay learned about pioneering diabetes research when she visited Ninewells Hospital on Tuesday.
Camilla also had the chance to meet staff and patients at a service that helps people with osteoporosis. That is a cause close to her heart as her mother suffered from the condition and she is president of the National Osteoporosis Society (NOS).
The duchess arrived at the £15 million clinical research centre to be greeted with a posy of flowers from 11-year-old Darcey McDonald, who is a youth ambassador for diabetes charity JDRF.
Darcey said: “She said the flowers matched her outfit and it was a pleasure to meet me. I was nervous but she was really nice.”
The duchess saw a demonstration of a clinical trial with the help of patient Fiona Dear, 54, from Scone.
Fiona said afterwards: “She was very nice and easy to talk to. It was lovely. She is a very nice person and she was interested.”
The duchess then went on to a reception hosted by the NOS, where she heard about the impact the fracture liaison service in Tayside is having.Photo gallery: Camilla visits Ninewells HospitalShe told staff: “I am very pleased to be here. Thank you all very much, you do a wonderful job.”
The duchess moved on to the Maggie’s Centre at Ninewells and had a chance to hear about its work with cancer patients and their families. She is president of the Maggie’s network.
She met women from the Tuesday group, who have advanced cancer and meet to support each other.
The Duke of Rothesay was given a warm welcome on his visit to the hospital where he heard about new research into breast cancer as well as meeting patients and staff.
Accompanied by NHS Tayside chairman Sandy Watson and Dundee Lord Provost Bob Duncan, he was introduced to Professor Alastair Thompson, professor of surgical oncology.
The tour ended with a visit to the Princess Alexandra Centre, where the duke met patients and staff before stopping for a chat with Macmillan nurse specialists.