Duchess Sophie brings joy to young patients in the brightest floral tea dress

, where she met young patients and nurses of the Paediatric Neurosciences Ward.Rendered from pure Italian silk, the Duchess' printed dress was designed in collaboration with a British photographic artist, Joe Horner.

"This super flattering signature style is beautifully detailed with shirring, soft gathering and smocked elastication which adds to a perfect effortless fit whilst maintaining the unique charm of its vintage inspiration." Children on this ward might have brain and spine tumours, be treated for epilepsy or fluid on the brain and due to the long-term nature of their conditions, have some of the longest stays in hospital."It was an honour to have The Duchess of Edinburgh join us and speak to some of our families. The children on this ward are some of the most unwell in the hospital, many needing a high level of support and rehabilitation due to the conditions they have," said Julie Cooper, Ward Manager.

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