The Duchess of Cambridge has written a letter of support to the Evelina London Children’s Hospital.
Kate’s letter reads:
“I am writing to let you know how much I am thinking of all the team at Evelina London Children’s Hospital during this hugely difficult time.
“It is heartening to know you are still very much open for business and continuing to provide expert care to sick children despite the challenging circumstances. You are all truly inspirational and I know ho much you will be there for these families, as you always have been.
“You are now facing the additional pressure of caring for adult COVID-19patients, but it is a testament of your support and commitment to your patients that you are all pulling together to ensure they will have the best possible care.
“Whether working on the frontline, or behind the scenes, you will be having to juggle these pressures and manage both your professional and personal lives. Please look after yourselves and each other and know that the whole country is behind you.
“This comes with my very best wishes for the good health of you and your families over the coming weeks.”
Evelina London Children’s Hospital posted a copy of the letter on their Twitter account, tweeting that, “It was wonderful to receive an uplifting message from our Patron HRH, The Duchess of Cambridge, for all our hardworking staff and volunteers.”
The Duchess of Cambridge became patron of the children’s hospital in 2018 ahead of its 150th anniversary. At an event to mark her new patronage, Kate said of the hospital: “It’s always such a pleasure to come and meet patients and families who are here. A huge thank you to everyone here at Evelina for doing such an amazing job on a daily basis in supporting children and their extended families both here and also out in the community.”
