William and Catherine helped to lay tables and put the finishing touches on a birthday cake and cupcakes at the NHS Big Tea party hosted by NHS Charities Together – the national charity caring for the NHS, of which Their Royal Highnesses are Patrons – with television presenter Mel Giedroyc.
Attendees at the event – held in the wellbeing garden of St Thomas’ Hospital in London – included NHS workforce and patients, representing the remarkable accomplishments of the NHS and NHS charities over the past 75 years.
Guests included Aneira Thomas, the first baby born on the NHS, to pioneers in research and those on the frontline tackling Covid-19.
The guest list honoured staff past and present, including three generations of NHS workers from one family – inspired by grandmother and former nurse of nearly 50 years, Blanche Hines, who was part of the Windrush generation.
Their Royal Highnesses discussed current challenges and thanked staff for the work they continue to do.
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