01of 12Beretta/Sims/REX/ShutterstockKate Middletonmade a special visit to Evelina London Children’s Hospital, where she just announced she has become a patron, on Tuesday.
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Beretta/Sims/REX/Shutterstock
Kate Middletonmade a special visit to Evelina London Children’s Hospital, where she just announced she has become a patron, on Tuesday.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William.Beretta/Sims/REX/Shutterstock
03of 12Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson/GettyKate even received a cute curtsy from the youngster!
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Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson/Getty
Kate even received a cute curtsy from the youngster!
04of 12Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson/GettyThrough visits to hospitals and hospices, Kate has seen firsthand the impact that comprehensive care and support can have upon young children.
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Through visits to hospitals and hospices, Kate has seen firsthand the impact that comprehensive care and support can have upon young children.
05of 12Chris Jackson/GettyThe palace says her patronage of Evelina London “provides an opportunity to champion the medical professionals working on the front-line in children’s healthcare, and shine a light on their work supporting children in their early years.”
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Chris Jackson/Getty
The palace says her patronage of Evelina London “provides an opportunity to champion the medical professionals working on the front-line in children’s healthcare, and shine a light on their work supporting children in their early years.”
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Kate Middleton.Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock
07of 12Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson/GettyOne young patient – 12-year-old Esme Orbell, who has been coming to see the specialists at the hospital as she has right hemiplegia – says of Kate, “She was so polite and lovely, and talked to everyone. She wished me a happy Christmas.”
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One young patient – 12-year-old Esme Orbell, who has been coming to see the specialists at the hospital as she has right hemiplegia – says of Kate, “She was so polite and lovely, and talked to everyone. She wished me a happy Christmas.”
08of 12Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson/GettyHer mother, Jackie, adds that they came to London from Bury St. Edmonds, in Suffolk, for the appointment today. “We have been coming here for eight years and to have the royals come in today has made it really special for her. It made our trip worthwhile.”
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Her mother, Jackie, adds that they came to London from Bury St. Edmonds, in Suffolk, for the appointment today. “We have been coming here for eight years and to have the royals come in today has made it really special for her. It made our trip worthwhile.”
09of 12Prince William.Chris Jackson/GettyWilliam spoke about football injury with one young boy while Kate chatted with young moms holding babies.
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Prince William.Chris Jackson/Getty
William spoke about football injury with one young boy while Kate chatted with young moms holding babies.
10of 12Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson/GettyKate got help from Cruz Brown, 4, when it came time to unveil a banner which features Cruz.
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Kate got help from Cruz Brown, 4, when it came time to unveil a banner which features Cruz.
11of 12Chris Jackson/GettyKate gave another boy a lift to check out a mural celebrating the hospital’s 150th anniversary, which is coming up next year.
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Kate gave another boy a lift to check out a mural celebrating the hospital’s 150th anniversary, which is coming up next year.
12of 12Chris Jackson/GettyWilliam knelt down to chat with an excited girl in a wheelchair during their visit.
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William knelt down to chat with an excited girl in a wheelchair during their visit.
source: people.com
