Princess Kate’s cancer charity has received support from a royal who rarely steps into the public spotlight.
The daughter of the late Duchess of Kent attended the launch of the 2026 Ever After Garden at Duke of York Square, an annual fundraising installation supporting The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
Although Lady Helen keeps a relatively low profile, her appearance caught attention for more than just her connection to the Royal Family.
The event has a personal connection for Lady Helen, who is a trustee of Cancer Charity.
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Her husband, Timothy ‘Tim’ Taylor, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 1998, aged 39, and successfully underwent chemotherapy at The Royal Marsden Hospital in London.

The Ever After Garden was founded in 2019 by designer Dame Anya Hindmarch and fashion writer Camilla Morton in memory of their friend, the late production designer Michael Howells, who had served as a trustee of the hospital.
Prince William and Kate became joint patrons of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in January 2025, following the Princess’s own cancer treatment at the London hospital.
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