Kate: Photography, Art and Museum Patronages and Charities

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PrincessOfPeace

January 28, 2014, 03:24:52 PM Last Edit: January 07, 2022, 02:48:15 PM by TLLK
A thread to discuss the Duchess of Cambridge's Museum and  art related patronages/charities ie: Natural History Museum,  Hold Still, National Portrait Gallery, V & A etc...

Richard Palmer ‏@RoyalReporter 4 mins

The Duchess of Cambridge, as Patron, will attend The Portrait Gala 2014 at the National Portrait Gallery, London, on Feb 11.
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QuoteThe Duchess of Cambridge is to return to royal duties on February 11 as she attends The Portrait Gala, at the National Portrait Gallery.

New mum Kate, who has been focusing on Prince George, will attend the event as patron and will attend a reception at the London gallery before the gala.

During the reception the Kate, who recently celebrate a thousand days as the Duchess of Cambridge, will meet guests including David Bailey, Olympic Gold medalist Katherine Grainger and Jonathan Yeo.
More: Duchess of Cambridge to attend The Portrait Gala 2014 | Royal Central

cinrit

#1
January 28, 2014, 11:35:02 PM
From Twitter:

Rebecca English ‏@RE_DailyMail
The event will take place at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Among those attending is transvestite potter Grayson Perry.

Rebecca English ‏@RE_DailyMail 
Kate will also meet photographer David Bailey, Olympic Gold medalist Katherine Grainger and artist Jonathan Yeo.

Rebecca English ‏@RE_DailyMail 
The event will be the first of a number of engagements coming up for the Cambridges in February.

Cindy



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Blue Clover

#3
January 31, 2014, 07:31:52 AM
Is this the same gallery where Kate's own portrait is hung?

PrincessOfPeace

#5
February 11, 2014, 08:35:26 PM
Funds raised will support the gallery's work to deliver exhibitions and displays and carry out research. Some of the proceeds will go towards the gallery's Portrait Fund which allows the gallery to acquire portraits of national importance for its collection.

cinrit

#6
February 12, 2014, 12:02:39 PM
QuoteRemarks by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge at the National Portrait Gallery Gala Dinner

I just wanted to say how delighted I am to be here this evening to celebrate the fantastic work of The National Portrait Gallery.

The Gallery's achievements are exceptional. They hold the most extensive collection of portraits in the world, and their unique and brilliant exhibitions never fail to inspire us all.

More: Speech

Cindy
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PrincessOfPeace

#8
February 14, 2014, 08:46:31 PM
QuoteThe Duchess of Cambridge has attended a fundraising night in aid of the National Portrait Gallery.

Her Royal Highness, who is Patron, attended the event, which was organised to raise funds for the Gallery's work and well-known figures have either drawn or written portraits which will be sold
More: The Duchess of Cambridge attends The Portrait Gala 2014 at the National Portrait Gallery, London

PrincessOfPeace

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February 24, 2014, 02:00:35 PM
Peter Hunt ‏@BBCPeterHunt 2h
A duchess, a director and a Van Dyck -- part of a @NPGLondon campaign to keep the self portrait in this country. Twitter / BBCPeterHunt: A duchess, a director and a ...

cinrit

#10
February 24, 2014, 02:15:51 PM
QuoteDuchess of Cambridge's Date with van Dyck Boosts Bid to Save £12.5M Work for Nation

The Duchess of Cambridge has enjoyed a special viewing of a  £12.5 million painting the National Portrait Gallery has just been given five more months to save.

She was shown the Sir Anthony van Dyck self-portrait during a gala dinner. Today the gallery revealed the Government has extended a temporary export ban on the painting.

The work by the 17th-century court artist has been in British private collections for nearly 400 years, but has been sold to a buyer who wants to take it abroad. Raising enough money to match the price is the only chance a British gallery has of acquiring it.

More: Duchess of Cambridge's date with van Dyck boosts bid to save £12.5m work for nation - UK - News - London Evening Standard

Cindy
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cinrit

#11
February 24, 2014, 02:28:21 PM
She's the patron of the National Portrait Gallery, perhaps they believe her name will bring in more donations.  That's what organizations and charities want Royal patrons for, anyway ... that name on their letterhead.  I can understand the NPG's concern about the painting leaving the country, but doesn't the new owner have the right to do whatever he/she wants with it, including taking it out of the country?  Or is there a special clause in the sales contract when a treasure like this is sold?

Cindy
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PrincessOfPeace

#12
February 24, 2014, 02:34:18 PM
The government can impose an export ban on objects considered of importance to the nation.

There is a committee in parliament that oversees this; The Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest

PrincessOfPeace

#13
February 24, 2014, 02:45:44 PM
But even by just viewing the painting, its getting a lot of publicity and that's part of Kate's job as patron of the NPG, to draw attention to issues like this.

cinrit

#14
February 24, 2014, 03:29:25 PM
Thanks for the explanation, Princess! :hug:

It drew publicity for the people who pay close attention to these sorts of things.  I don't think they expect that the general public, those of us who don't normally keep track of individual paintings and whether or not they're sold, to get behind this cause.  The general public usually only pays attention when a painting sells for something like $155M.

Cindy
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PrincessOfPeace

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February 24, 2014, 03:45:29 PM
Portrait Gallery ‏@NPGLondon 6 mins

We were pleased to introduce the Duchess of Cambridge to Van Dyck at the recent Portrait Gala #savevandyck Twitter / NPGLondon: We were pleased to introduce ...

PrincessOfPeace

#16
February 24, 2014, 03:59:28 PM
Certainly getting publicity now

QuoteA photograph released by the National Portrait Gallery shows the 32-year-old royal admiring the painting along with Director Sandy Nairne.

Kate, who is Patron of the National Portrait Gallery, looked lovely in a navy blue dress and a diamond necklace as she engaged in a rather serious-looking conversation with Sandy.

As the Government export bar has been extended to allow a further five months of fundraising to prevent the self-portrait from going overseas to a private collection, the Gallery and the Art Fund have announced a current total of more than £3.5 million including over 6,000 individual contributions received from supporters both nationally and internationally
More: Duchess of Cambridge admires Van Dyck self-portrait as appeal reaches £3.5million | Royal | News | Daily Express

http://www.savevandyck.org/

PrincessOfPeace

#17
February 24, 2014, 06:18:52 PM
The Art Fund ‏@artfund 31 mins

Our campaign to #SaveVanDyck has a new supporter – Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge! Duchess of Cambridge visits Van Dyck self-portrait - News - Art Fund

PrincessOfPeace

#19
March 27, 2014, 08:14:51 PM
I'm glad Kate was able to raise some awareness for this issue. Its a national treasure.

QuoteA self-portrait of Sir Anthony van Dyck could remain in Britain after the withdrawal of its buyer – the son-in-law of Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.

Financier James Stunt, who is married to Mr Ecclestone's daughter Petra, said he pulled out of the purchase in 'light of the people's passion' to keep it in the UK.

The artwork, dating back to 1640, had been destined for his LA home but a fundraising campaign called for it to stay in Britain.
More: Van Dyck self-portrait saved for the UK after buyer withdraws bid | Mail Online

TLLK

#20
March 14, 2017, 01:29:56 PM
 Kensington Palace‏ @KensingtonRoyal
The Duchess of Cambridge will attend the 2017 Portrait Gala, held at @NPGLondon on Tuesday 28th March.

https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/...91034119352320

sara8150

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March 29, 2017, 01:31:01 AM Last Edit: March 29, 2017, 01:36:28 AM by sara8150
Duchess of Cambridge attends 2017 Portrait Gala Dinner
Duchess of Cambridge attends 2017 Portrait Gala Dinner | NEWMYROYALS & HOLLYWOOD FASHION
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Is This Princess Kate's Biggest Blowout Yet? The Royal Mom Stuns at Evening Gala
Is This Princess Kate?s Biggest Blowout Yet
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The Duchess of Cambridge debuts a Temperley London dress and new £8,900 earrings at the National Portrait Gallery
The Duchess of Cambridge debuts a Temperley London dress and new £8,900 earrings at the National Portrait Gallery
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She's a real work of art! Duchess of Cambridge wows in forest green lace and outshines the celebrity guests as she leaves Wills with the children for a glittering gala at the National Portrait Gallery
Kate Middleton visits the National Portrait Gallery | Daily Mail Online

TLLK

#23
June 20, 2017, 02:22:27 PM
 Kensington Palace‏ @KensingtonRoyal
The Duchess of Cambridge will visit @V_and_A on Thursday 29th June to open the new V&A Exhibition Road Quarter

https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/...84974444359680

sara8150

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June 29, 2017, 05:16:21 PM Last Edit: June 29, 2017, 06:58:01 PM by sara8150
Princess Kate Puts Her Art Degree to Use at Museum Visit
Princess Kate Visits Victoria and Albert Museum
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Duchess Kate's elegant hair and make-up look at the V&A Museum
Duchess Kate?s elegant hair and make-up look at the V&A Museum
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Arty Kate in high spirits as she visits V&A
Kate Middleton opens V&A's new entrance and courtyard
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She's a real work of art! Ladylike Kate channels Jackie O chic in a Gucci tweed dress as she arrives to open the new wing at London's V&A
Kate Middleton opens new wing at the V&A in a Gucci dress | Daily Mail Online
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Duchess Kate Stuns Channels Jackie Kennedy in Stunning Gucci Dress
Duchess Kate Channels Jackie Kennedy in Gucci Dress - Us Weekly
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Duchess of Cambridge opens new exhibition gallery at Victoria and Albert Museum
Kate opens new exhibition gallery at Victoria and Albert Museum | Royal | News | Express.co.uk
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Duchess Catherine visits the Victoria & Albert Museum
Duchess Catherine visits the Victoria & Albert Museum | NEWMYROYALS & HOLLYWOOD FASHION
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