Her Royal Highness came to West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven to officially open the new £40 million redevelopment of the facility.
The Whitehaven and Workington MP Josh MacAlister, the high sheriff, and the lord lieutenant were there to greet The Princess on her arrival.
She met with staff who were working at the facility and spoke to patients receiving treatment on the wards.
The new facility consists of four wards treating a variety of patients.
In particular, the Stroke Rehabilitation Ward aims to assist stroke patients as they begin to return home.
The ward includes an outdoor area with a 'challenge path' that helps patients to become more mobile.
Here are some pictures from the visit.
![The Princess Royal during her visit to West Cumberland Hospital]()
The Princess Royal during her visit to West Cumberland Hospital (Image: STUART WALKER/NCIC) ![The Princess meets staff at the hospital]()
The Princess meets staff at the hospital (Image: STUART WALKER/NCIC) ![Princess Anne chatting with nurses at the newly-opened hospital unit]()
Princess Anne chatting with nurses at the newly-opened hospital unit (Image: STUART WALKER/NCIC) ![The Princess Royal is a Patron of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and was delighted to chat with patients and occupational therapy staff.]()
The Princess Royal is a Patron of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and was delighted to chat with patients and occupational therapy staff. (Image: STUART WALKER/NCIC) ![The Princess was able to speak with some of the patients about the support they are getting at the new facility.]()
The Princess was able to speak with some of the patients about the support they are getting at the new facility. (Image: STUART WALKER/NCIC) ![Facilities at the new unit include a therapy gym, a courtyard, a challenge path, and a kitchen to prepare patients for returning home.]()
Facilities at the new unit include a therapy gym, a courtyard, a challenge path, and a kitchen to prepare patients for returning home. (Image: STUART WALKER/NCIC) ![Her Royal Highness unveiled a plaque and was invited to sign a visitor's book]()
Her Royal Highness unveiled a plaque and was invited to sign a visitor's book (Image: STUART WALKER/NCIC)
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