Website: https://www.npg.org.uk/
UK Charity #: –
Patron:
- Princess Kate* (January 2012 – Present)
The National Portrait Gallery was one of Kate*’s first patronages. The National Portrait Gallery holds the most extensive collection of portraits in the world. Kate*’s work as patron is to support the Gallery as well as to promote an appreciation of portraiture and support the organization’s education and outreach programs.
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Princess Kate*’s Patronage
The first official painted portrait Princess Kate* was unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery in 2012. The painting was commissioned by Sir Hugh Leggatt, an art dealer who works for the royal family.
Princess Kate* launched the Hold Still campaign with the gallery in 2020. The community project created a “unique collective portrait of the UK” during the first COVID-19 lockdown.
Three portraits of Princess Kate* were commissioned for the collection in 2022 to mark Princess Kate*’s 40th Birthday. The photos were taken by Paolo Roversi. (1, 2, 3)
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