The Duchess of Cambridge charms young visitors while exploring the revamped Young V&A Museum.
In a week teeming with regal duties and engagements, Kate Middleton, alongside her husband Prince William, seized numerous opportunities to display their remarkable aptitude for connecting with children. The Duchess of Cambridge, renowned for her advocacy of early childhood development in the United Kingdom, showcased her sense of humor during a recent excursion to the newly refurbished and rechristened Young V&A Museum.
During her visit on Wednesday, Kate found herself at a slight age disadvantage for a children’s museum, prompting a playful exchange with a curious young visitor. According to the esteemed publication, the Daily Mail, when asked about her age, Kate charmingly responded, “I’m 41,” before conspiratorially whispering, “Shhh… Don’t disclose it to anyone!”
❓ How would you describe the new @young_vam?
It was a pleasure to see how this special museum has been revamped with the help of local school children, parents and teachers this morning, ahead of its opening this Saturday. pic.twitter.com/QvmJhpiZCc
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 28, 2023
As the patron of the prestigious Victoria & Albert Museum since 2018, Kate ventured to the Young V&A Museum to acquaint herself with the redesigned children’s wing. The extensive renovation, amounting to a staggering £13 million over three years, aimed to infuse the museum’s youthful domain with vibrancy and inspiration. Accompanied by students from the nearby Globe Primary School in Bethnal Green, who contributed to the project by participating in the design process, Kate embarked on a captivating journey through the museum. She delighted in the students’ storytelling sessions within the new Imagine Gallery, fondly mentioning how her own children constantly regale her with tales.
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Meanwhile, Prince William remained indefatigable, skillfully squeezing even more engagements into an already bustling week. Initiating the Homewards campaign, a groundbreaking five-year endeavor to eradicate homelessness in the UK, the prince embarked on a two-day tour across various organizations collaborating with the newly established initiative. Commencing his week in Lambeth with a compelling speech, which included an engaging conversation with former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, William then ventured to Bournemouth and Newport. On Tuesday, he commenced his day in Belfast, subsequently journeying to Aberdeen, and culminating his endeavors in Sheffield.
Thursday witnessed Prince William receiving a warm reception from enthusiastic schoolchildren during an unexpected visit to the esteemed Royal Norfolk Show. A video documenting his arrival showcased the cheers and jubilant chants of his name as he graced the agricultural fair in Norwich. In addition to mingling with members of diverse community groups, the prince also met with individuals from his former employer, the East Anglia Air Ambulance, for which he served as an air ambulance pilot from 2015 to 2017.
With their unwavering dedication to public service and their inherent ability to captivate audiences, Kate Middleton and Prince William continue to forge profound connections with people of all ages, enriching lives and inspiring positive change throughout the United Kingdom and beyond.