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Nurse's OBE: 'Surreal' Ceremony with Princess Royal
31 Mar
Summary
- Chief Nurse Ann-Marie Riley received an OBE for her nursing leadership.
- The investiture ceremony took place at St James's Palace.
- Princess Anne presented the honour and discussed nursing challenges.
Ann-Marie Riley, Chief Nurse at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, experienced a "surreal" investiture ceremony where she received her OBE from the Princess Royal. Despite her professional comfort with public speaking, Riley admitted to feeling remarkably nervous during the event held at St James's Palace.
Accompanied by her husband and two children, Riley found the experience awe-inspiring, noting the shared sense of pride among honourees and their families. Princess Anne engaged Riley in conversation about her career, the changes in nursing over the years, and the influence of social media.
Riley, who joined UHNM in 2021, was recognized for her exceptional contributions to nursing leadership, inclusion, and patient care. She graciously attributed the honour not just to her own efforts but to the invaluable support and collaboration of her colleagues across the trust.
