Artist and celebrity supporters
Have a look at the artists that have supported our vision of ensuring that no family is left without shelter when disaster strikes.
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall
Patron of ShelterBox since 2007
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall were first introduced to ShelterBox in 2006.
While on an official visit to Pakistan, they learnt about our work supporting families who had lost their homes in the Kashmiri earthquake.
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall was President of ShelterBox from August 2007 to May 2021, changing to Patron from May 2021 onward.
We have been proud to welcome her on a number of occasions to meet the team and to learn more about our work.
We have also been lucky enough to be invited to visit her at Clarence House, too! Have a look at some snapshots from instances where the Duchess met with ShelterBox staff, volunteers and supporters.
A royal opening
We were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall to ShelterBox HQ in July 2017.
HRH took a saw to a ShelterBox cake to celebrate her 70th birthday, and to mark the opening of our new Disaster Relief Visitor Centre in Truro.
As part of the celebrations staff and volunteers gathered to sing happy birthday, and to present her with a cake in the shape of a green ShelterBox and contents including a teddy, a solar light, and tools that help families repair or replace homes damaged after disaster.
HRH surprised everyone by making an impromptu speech before departing. She said, ‘That’s the first time I’ve cut a cake with a saw! But it doesn’t surprise me. ShelterBox are always coming up with something new.’
I just wanted to say how wonderful all of you are who work for ShelterBox.
HRH THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL AND SHELTERBOX
The Duchess during the official opening of ShelterBox HQ in Truro and Visitor Centre, in July 2017.
On a Royal visit to Dubai in June 2015 TRH met staff and saw ShelterBox aid stored at the country’s vast Humanitarian City pre-positioning hub.
The Duchess demonstrating a water filter, during a special reception for ShelterBox at Clarence House, in 2018.
The Duchess during the official opening of ShelterBox HQ in Truro and Visitor Centre, in July 2017.
The Duchess in Lostwithiel, in July 2013. As part of HRH’s birthday celebrations, the staff of ShelterBox presented their President with a birthday hamper.
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall in Padstow, speaking to ShelterBox Response Team Volunteers.
The Duchess demonstrating a solar light, during a special reception for ShelterBox at Clarence House in 2018.
The Duchess during her visit to the former ShelterBox base in Helston, in March 2010, which coincided with our 10th anniversary.
Officially opening ShelterBox’s new Truro HQ and Visitor Centre in July 2017, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall took a saw to an edible ShelterBox.
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We provide emergency shelter to families who have lost their home to disaster, enabling them to rebuild their lives.