Overview
- Kate said Evelina now cares for nearly three times as many children as when the hospital building opened in 2005.
- The Princess of Wales has served as the hospital’s patron since 2018, maintaining regular visits to support its work.
- During a December 2023 visit, she opened the Children’s Day Surgery Unit and met young patient Saya Stephenson.
- Evelina chief executive Gubby Ayida described the hospital as “a beacon of hope, compassion and excellence” while celebrating the milestone.
- The message followed her appearances at the Festival of Remembrance and Remembrance Sunday after Prince William’s return from Brazil.