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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tony Jones

Princess of Wales blows kiss to young patient at children’s hospital

  • The Princess of Wales visited Evelina London Children’s Hospital to meet young patients in its new cardiac unit.
  • She shared an affectionate moment with three-year-old Arjun, who is recovering from a rare pulmonary vein condition, blowing him a kiss.
  • The Princess engaged with Arjun's parents, discussing his treatment and their family's experience, and also met other patients and their families.
  • Evelina London is undergoing a significant expansion, with plans for a new hospital building expected to open in the early 2030s.
  • The expansion includes a future Children’s Cancer Principal Treatment Centre, developed in collaboration with The Royal Marsden and St George’s Hospital.

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