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In December 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were named the joint patrons of NHS Charities Together. NHS Charities Together covers a federation of more than 250 charitable organisations that focus on supporting the National Health Service, its staff, volunteers, and patients throughout the United Kingdom.Embed from Getty Images
On a trip throughout the United Kingdom in December, the couple visited frontline workers and “heroes” to spotlight their efforts in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The news of their new patronage came just before the couple visited Edinburgh. In light of their new patronage, Ian Lush, the chair of the charity, said: