TO The then Duchess Camilla had a hand in it, having first discussed the idea with her husband. Why not take advantage of Dumfries House, a little-used Royal residence in Scotlandto establish a cutting-edge center specializing in fertility problems? Carlo, passionate about alternative medicine and holistic treatments, was immediately convinced. And today, thanks to the initiative, there are 40 Scottish women who can say they are become mothers thanks to the king.
King Charles and his mini army of “Royal babies”
The 40 children born thanks to the therapies offered by the sovereign’s center were immediately nicknamed Babies born by Royal appointmentthat is, children born with the approval of the British Royal Household. By Royal appointment And in fact the prestigious brand – very difficult to obtain – which all the suppliers of the royal residences boast of, approved first by Queen Elizabeth and now by King Charles.
The alternative therapies approved one by one by the king
The initiative Fertility Wellbeingstarted five years ago by the then prince, is part of the studies conducted by his Health & Wellbeing Centre hosted by Dumfries House, the Royal residence located near the town of Cumnock, in the south of Scotland. The idyllic villa, dating back to the 18th century, is surrounded by over two thousand acres of woodland but is little used by the Windsors, who much prefer the more remote Balmoral.
Charles and Camilla on a visit to the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, May 2005 (Getty Images)
Carlo is updated every week
Acupuncture, reflexology, hypnotherapy and yoga: these are just some of the therapies and wellness treatments offered by the centre, with free treatment cycles lasting six weeks. The following cost is £50 per session. A program, say those responsible, created precisely on the basis of the pioneering philosophy and vision of Carlo, who continues to remain very involved in its management and comes updated weekly on progress of patients.
«Our daughter was born thanks to King Charles»
The sovereign also closely follows new mothers such as Alyson Blush, a 29-year-old Scot suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome, who before contacting the center had almost given up on her dream of having a child. At first, she admitted, she was rather skeptical, but then, thanks to the centre’s therapies, last year she gave birth to little Ella: «Without Dumfries House I would never have conceived» Blush said. «AND incredible, we have to thank the king himself for our daughter».
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