The Duchess of Cambridge has paid tribute to Britain’s midwives and in an open letter, has praised them for their “humbling work”.
Kate wrote the letter to mark the fact that next year is the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife.
Kensington Palace has released photographs taken in November, when Kate spent time with staff at Kingston Hospital’s Maternity Unit in south west London.
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