A heartwarming afternoon unfolded at Windsor Castle as Queen Camilla hosted a special tea for seven-year-old Olivia Taylor, who has been bravely battling a brain tumor while undergoing extensive chemotherapy. Despite her blindness, Olivia’s spirits soared as she greeted the Queen with a cheerful “Hello, your Majesty!”
The royal invitation came after Queen Camilla learned about Olivia’s participation in a choir performance at Buckingham Palace for the pre-recorded King’s Christmas broadcast. Olivia, a member of the Bexley Music Primary Choir, seized the opportunity to share her musical talent with the Queen during their tea inside the enchanting White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle.

Amidst sips of her first cup of tea, Olivia stood up and serenaded the Queen with a rendition of “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer,” earning a well-deserved round of applause. Adding a touch of charm to the affair, Olivia’s cherished teddy bear, “Corrie,” who accompanied her during the King’s coronation, had a seat of honor at the table.
Hailing from Sidcup, south-east London, Olivia’s family captured a precious moment in a photo with the Queen, followed by graceful curtsies from Olivia and her four-year-old sister Imogen. As the heartfelt encounter concluded, Queen Camilla embraced and bid farewell to the sisters, expressing a genuine interest in Olivia’s ongoing journey.
Moved by Olivia’s courage, the Queen remarked, “She’s been such a brave little girl; I’m so glad to have met her.”

Olivia’s mom, Lisa, shared the significance of the White Drawing Room with Olivia, where scenes for the Paddington Bear film featuring the late Queen Elizabeth II were filmed during the platinum jubilee celebrations.
Reflecting on the extraordinary meeting, Olivia joyfully expressed, “I loved meeting the Queen, and the afternoon was really, really good.” Olivia’s mom echoed the sentiment, describing the encounter with the Queen as “absolutely amazing.”