Prince WilliamandKate Middletonremain big supporters of the arts.
Last month, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridgeattended the Royal Variety Performance in London, where they were treated to acts fromEd Sheeran,Rod Stewart, James Blunt, Anne-Marie, and Years & Years, to name a few.
The annual Royal Variety Performance event supports the Royal Variety Charity, of whichQueen Elizabethis a patron. The money raised from the show helps hundreds of entertainers throughout the U.K. who need help and assistance as a result of old age, ill-health, or hard times.
The event marked a sparkling return to the Royal Albert Hall for William and Kate, who wowed on the venue’s red carpet for the premiere of theJames Bondmovie,No Time to Die, in September.
The night out was especially poignant for the Royal Variety Charity as it is the centenary of the Queen’s involvement. The tradition began with the Queen’s grandfather King George V in 1921.
This year, the Royal Variety Charity has continued with its support for members of the entertainment industry via a grant program, helping many people who have found this past year a particularly difficult one, the couple’s office at Kensington Palace said.
The charity also manages its own care home, Brinsworth House in Twickenham, which is a place of safety, peace, and happiness for retired members of the entertainment industry (Justbefore Christmas in 2018, Meghan Markle visited the home).
source: people.com
