PICTURE perfect Kate Middleton reopened London’s V&A Museum today after Covid forced it to close.
The Duchess of Cambridge put recovery in the frame as she stepped out for an Alice in Wonderland Exhibition as the venue welcomed its first visitors back for months.
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Kate, 39, visited the museum’s Raphael Court, home to the Raphael Cartoons, following a nine-month refurbishment to mark the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death.
The Renaissance tapestries, painted by Raphael in 1515, have been lent to the V&A from the Royal Collection by The Queen.
During the visit, the duchess learnt about the gallery’s new interpretive approach, which features an on-site digital experience, and how it will transform the way visitors view Raphael’s work.
Wearing a face mask and a dress by Alessandra Rich, the duchess also saw the V&A’s landmark 2021 exhibition Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser, ahead of its opening this Saturday.
It features more than 300 objects spanning film, performance, fashion, art, music and photography.
Visitors can delve into the origins, adaptations and reinventions of Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll over 158 years.
It explores the cultural impact on Salvador Dali, The Beatles and Vivienne Westwood.
The V&A is the first museum to fully explore the cultural impact of Alice in Wonderland and its ongoing inspiration for creatives.
Kate, royal patron of the cultural attraction in central London, also chatted with staff.
Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall toured a historic open-air market in Co Down on the second day of their visit to Northern Ireland.
Charles and Camilla were greeted by local schoolchildren as they arrived in Bangor this morning.
They then toured the town’s market, which is in its 97th year, and met with various stall holders while inspecting the range of locally sourced produce.
Earlier in the day, Charles and Camilla met with staff at Hillsborough Castle and signed the visitors’ book.
