Thread by @KensingtonRoyal

Ahead of 2020’s International #YearoftheNurseandMidwife, The Duchess of Cambridge has written an open letter to midwives across the country.

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“Next year the world turns its attention to the International #YearoftheNurseandMidwife, and recognising and celebrating the humbling work that you and your colleagues do day in, day out, to improve the lives of others.” — The Duchess of Cambridge

“You are there for women at their most vulnerable; you witness strength, pain and unimaginable joy on a daily basis.” — The Duchess of Cambridge in her open letter to Midwives #SupportNursesandMidwives

“Recently I was privileged enough to witness a small section of the work of midwives first hand, spending several days at Kingston Hospital’s Maternity Unit.” — The Duchess of Cambridge in her open letter to Midwives.

“Of course, this was not my first encounter with the care and kindness provided by midwives across the country, but it gave me a broader insight into the true impact you have on everybody you help.” — The Duchess of Cambridge in her open letter to Midwives.

Several members of the @RoyalFamily, including The Queen and The Princess Royal, hold Patronages in the fields of Nursing and Midwifery — The Queen is Patron of @theRCN, and The Princess Royal is Patron of @MidwivesRCM.

“I want to thank you for all that you do. It has been a real privilege learning from you so far, and I look forward to meeting and learning from even more of you in the coming years and decades”. — The Duchess of Cambridge in her open letter to Midwives.

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2020 is the @WHO International #YearoftheNurseandMidwife, a year-long effort to celebrate the work of nurses and midwives, highlight the challenging conditions they often face, and advocate for increased investments in the nursing and midwifery workforce.

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