Overview
- Kensington Palace said Kate chose to join William to thank hospital teams during a difficult winter period.
- The couple dropped into a staff tea break, met Imperial Health Charity volunteers and discussed seasonal pressures on services.
- They toured neuro‑rehabilitation spaces, where Kate emphasized holistic care and quietly referenced her cancer journey with “I know… we know.”
- Later they convened with CEOs, trustees, policymakers and philanthropists to examine philanthropy’s role in the NHS, with William underscoring its importance.
- The visit was their first public engagement of 2026, reflecting their NHS Charities Together patronage since 2020 and occurring the day before Kate’s 44th birthday.