Princess Royal unveils cornerstone for new Magpas headquarters

The Princess Royal was present to unveil a cornerstone for the new Magpas Air Ambulance headquarters on Friday (February 10).

The new, purpose-built airbase and headquarters at Alconbury Weald – being delivered by Lindum Group – will boast a dedicated state-of-the-art training centre for the next generation of pre-hospital emergency doctors and paramedics. It will be equipped for 24/7 operations with well-being and rest facilities for crew and clinicians and provide new community and patient facilities on site.

Daryl Brown, the charity’s chief executive officer, said “It was an honour to welcome our patron HRH The Princess Royal to the site of our new base at Alconbury Weald. After unveiling the cornerstone, which will become a treasured part of our building, we were delighted to hear a few words from The Princess Royal and see her passion for the service we provide, before welcoming her to a reception afterwards. Here, she met former patients, Magpas Air Ambulance clinicians and funders of the project.”

The event, sponsored by Leonardo and supported by Special Aviation Services, had been postponed from September due to the funeral of the late Queen.