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Agnes Keyser, later known as Sister Agnes, established the hospital in her home at 17 Grosvenor Crescent in 1899 in the wake of the Second Boer War and at the suggestion of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) who went on to become the hospital's patron.
As a wave of patriotism swept over Britain, the Prince of Wales (before he became King Edward VII) suggested that Agnes and her sister Fanny convert their Belgravia home into a hospital. Within weeks they were treating sick and wounded returning officers.
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Our commitment to outstanding patient care dates back to 1899, when sisters Agnes and Fanny Keyser devoted themselves and their home to caring for sick and wounded officers returning from the Second Boer War.
Mistress to Edward VII. Sister to King Edward VII's Hospital Sister Agnes. Agnes Keyser, DStJ, RRC (11 July 1852 – 11 May 1941) was a humanitarian, courtesan and longtime mistress to Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom. Keyser was the wealthy daughter of a Stock Exchange member.
Based on: Sister Agnes. The History of King Edward VII's Hospital for Officers, 1899–1999.; Hough Richard. pp. 182. £19.99ISBN 0-7195-5561-2. London: John Murray.
Sister Agnes: The History of King Edward VII's Hospital for Officers 1899–1999. Reviewed by Sue Weir. Copyright and License information PMC Disclaimer. Full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. Get a printable copy (PDF file) of the complete article (375K), or click on a page image below to browse page by page. 98. 99.
