US EditionPrincess of Wales Visits London's New V&A East Storehouse
- On Tuesday, Kate Middleton toured the recently opened V&A East Storehouse located in Stratford, East London, exploring the museum's extensive collection and its innovative public exhibition facilities.
- Her visit occurred shortly after she held a gathering at Windsor Castle with members of her early childhood foundation team and followed an event she and Prince William jointly hosted, the Royal Garden Party.
- During the visit, Kate put on gloves to handle 19th-century garments, viewed a range of items including an Alexander McQueen dress coat, ballet shoes from 1934, and learned about the 'order an object' system allowing public access to over 500,000 objects.
- She told V&A deputy director Tim Reeve, "it's so eclectic," and he noted she understood sharing the backstage world with the public as a unique experience.
- The visit showcased the V&A East Storehouse as a new cultural destination emphasizing public engagement with stored creative works and highlighted Kate's role as V&A patron supporting creative opportunities.
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