Overview
- The unannounced appearance at Charing Cross Hospital was the couple’s first public engagement of 2026.
- Kate acknowledged her chemotherapy experience, telling a volunteer who supports cancer patients “I know” before adding “We know.”
- The pair surprised staff during a tea break, met volunteers from Imperial Health Charity, and visited patient activities funded by NHS charities.
- Prince William highlighted their “different experiences with hospitals,” citing Catherine’s recent health journey while praising NHS teams.
- They joined a philanthropy roundtable with NHS charity leaders, reflecting their joint patronage of NHS Charities Together since 2020.