A core part of the expansion is relocating cancer and blood and marrow transplant services for children in south London and southeast England into Evelina’s future centre, in coordination with ongoing efforts with the Royal Marsden and St George’s Hospital.

Kate interacted with a three-year-old boy being discharged after treatment for a rare pulmonary vein condition, sharing toys and a kiss after he handed her a dinosaur toy.

She spoke with families and other young patients, exchanging moments with Paw Patrol toys and a Winnie the Pooh stuffed animal.

Gubby Ayida, Evelina London’s chief executive, praised Kate as brilliant with the children and said the visit held particular meaning given the hospital’s specialist status and vulnerable patient population.

The article includes context about ongoing tensions within the royal family and references to Prince Harry’s visit and memoir.

Prince William congratulated England’s football team on advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals in a social media post signed “W.”

The piece notes Kate’s Three Peaks Challenge finish and fundraising for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, with new images released over the weekend.

The visit coincided with Prince Harry arriving in London for charitable engagements, signaling a busy week of royal charitable activity.

During the visit, Kate expressed empathy about how children cope and highlighted families’ desires to go home, underscoring the personal connection with patients and families.

Author Victoria Murphy, Town & Country Contributing Editor with extensive royal reporting experience, is cited in the coverage.

Kate wore a bracelet made for her by her daughter and was photographed warmly engaging with patients, including a teenager with a pacemaker and a mother with her baby.

Princess of Wales Kate visited Evelina London Children’s Hospital to meet children treated in a new cardiac unit and to back plans for a future larger hospital and a dedicated Children’s Cancer Principal Treatment Centre in Evelina’s upcoming building, due to open in the early 2030s.