The Duchess of Cambridge opened East Anglia’s Children’s hospices’ new centre The Nook in Framingham Earl, Norfolk, on Friday
November 15, 2019 - 19:47 GMT Danielle Stacey The Duchess of Cambridge has made private visits to families, supported by one of her first royal patronages, HELLO! has learned. Kate, 37, opened East Anglia's Children’s Hospices' new centre The Nook in Framingham Earl, Norfolk, on Friday, following a £10m appeal she helped to launch in 2014. The Duchess, who became patron of EACH in 2012, met with families and staff members during a reception.
Naomi Wright’s son Rupert, who turns five on Sunday, is one of the children, who has received support from EACH. He has severe mucopolysaccharidosis type II, more commonly known as Hunter syndrome, which has an impact on everything from his brain to his bones and internal organs. She tells HELLO! how much the Duchess' visit to The Nook means to the families.
Naomi tells HELLO! that the Duchess gave her a hug, after she became emotional while talking to her about Rupert. She says:"At the end when she left, she gave me a little hug and it’s simple things like that, that make you realise she's a very special lady."The Duchess has been Patron of EACH since 2012
At the reception, the Duchess, wearing a purple Oscar de la Renta skirt suit, said:"EACH was one of the very first charities that I decided to become Patron of after my marriage. Whilst a lot has changed since then, my commitment and support for this wonderful organisation and the work that you do has not."
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