Kate talks dinosaurs and blows kisses to boy, 3, with rare condition

The Princess of Wales spent Monday morning at a London hospital, where she knelt beside a three-year-old boy with a rare vein condition, talked dinosaurs with him and blew him a kiss before leaving. The visit to Evelina London Children’s Hospital saw Catherine meet staff, patients and their families, but it was her encounter with the toddler that dominated the scene. Witnesses said she leaned in close to speak to the boy, whose condition requires specialist care, and the conversation turned to dinosaurs – a topic that visibly delighted him. As she stood to leave, she turned back and blew a kiss in his direction, prompting a smile from the child and his parents. The royal visit came as part of her ongoing public duties, and the moment offered a rare glimpse of her natural rapport with young children. The exact nature of the boy’s condition has not been specified by palace officials, but the hospital is known for treating complex cases. Catherine, who is patron of several children’s charities, has previously spoken about the importance of early years care. Monday’s outing was her first public engagement in nearly two weeks, and the warmth of the exchange seemed to linger long after she departed.