Caption: Kate has become patron of the V&A Museum. THE Duchess of Cambridge may be on maternity leave but today Kensington Palace announced she will become the first royal patron of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, just weeks before she gives birth to her third child.
Kate, who studied for a degree in History of Art at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, has never hidden her love for visual arts and design and passion for photography.
Announcing the Duchess’ new role on Twitter, Kensington Palace wrote: “The Duchess of Cambridge is to become the first Royal Patron of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
“Furthering Her Royal Highness's interest in the visual arts, photography and design, she formally takes up the @V_and_A Patronage from today.”
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