Duchess of Cambridge visited National Portrait Gallery's workshop

On January 28, 2020, The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of Evelina London Children’s Hospital and Patron of the National Portrait Gallery, visited a workshop run by the National Portrait Gallery’s Hospital Programme at Evelina London Children's Hospital to see how the creative arts can support children’s health, wellbeing and happiness. The National Portrait Gallery cooperates with play specialists from Evelina London to take artists into the hospital. (The Duchess wore a tweed suit by Dolce & Gabbana.)

At the hospital, artists deliver workshops to children of all ages, along with their siblings and parents. Concerning activities are carried out on the ward or in play rooms. Evelina London Children's Hospital is part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, of which the Queen is patron.

The hospital provides comprehensive health services to children and families from before birth, throughout childhood and into adult life. Evelina London also offers specialist services for children with rare and complex conditions from across south London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex and beyond.

During the visit, the Duchess met with young children receiving treatment at the hospital who also take part in creative activities such as illustration, photography and 3D set design. The Duchess has been Patron of the National Portrait Gallery since 2012. The Duchess became Patron of Evelina London in 2018.

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