The Duke of Cambridge today spoke out about the dangers of Spice as he visited a homeless centre with his wife Kate, 24 years after he first went with there with his mother Princess Diana as a boy.
William spoke about the legal high as the royal couple heard from frontline workers at The Passage in London about the challenges relating to street homelessness, including drug addiction and mental health issues.
The Duke first visited the charity in 1994 with his younger brother Harry when the pair were 12 and 10, alongside their mother Diana, Princess of Wales. Since then William has visited three more times, twice in a private capacity.
Earlier, the Duchess of Cambridge spoke of her passion for supporting the early years development of children as she announced a new patronage with a world leading children's hospital in Lambeth.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge laugh as they speak to service users at homeless charity The Passage in London today
The visit to The Passage today (pictured) comes two years after William reopened the newly refurbished St Vincent's Centre
The Duchess of Cambridge puts her hand on the arm of a volunteer at homeless charity The Passage in London today
The Duke and Duchess, alongside Mick Clarke (right), chief executive of the charity, meet clients at The Passage today
The Duchess of Cambridge is pictured after meeting volunteers at the homeless charity The Passage in London today
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William first visited homeless charity The Passage in 1994 with his younger brother Harry when the pair were 12 and 10, alongside their mother Diana, Princess of Wales
At the Passage, the royal couple sat in on a roundtable discussion on mental heath and homelessness before another discussion on the drug spice, which is smoked like cannabis.
William said to Passage chief executive Mick Clarke: 'The fact it was a legal high and that young people were allowed to take it and it has led to such addiction is just terrible'
Afterwards Mr Clarke, 50, said of the royals: 'They were genuinely shocked at how cheap spice is and the effects it can have. This is a drug that targets the poorest of the poor.
'We're talking about something that one puff could hospitalise you or lead to your death. It's clearly targeting the lowest of the low, those who have fallen on hard times.
'In both discussions they had real empathy and they really care about the issues and the poorest in society. They take the role they have, to raise these issues, very seriously'
At the charity's St Vincent centre in Victoria, the couple also took part in a Christmas arts and craft session. Kate helped make bead bracelets and laughed that daughter 'Charlotte would love making these'.
William was asked to help make a 'Welcome to Xmas Dinner' sign and given an 'E' to cut out. Kate laughed and raised an eyebrow as William said: 'My son knows I'm useless at this, Catherine is the artsy one.'
Kate and William smile as they take part in an arts and craft session with clients, during their visit to The Passage today
William and Kate joined an arts and crafts workshop at The Passage today, preparing gifts ahead of its Christmas party
The couple heard from frontline workers at the The Passage today about the challenges relating to street homelessness
William visits the homeless centre with his wife Kate, 24 years after he first went with there with his mother Princess Diana
Established in 1980, The Passage provides resources to help homeless people in London
The Passage provides resources to encourage homeless people to make lasting and long-term changes to their lives
Established in 1980, The Passage provides resources to encourage, inspire and challenge homeless people to make lasting and long-term changes to their lives.
Parents of children with life threatening illnesses said her dedication to the role would mean that staff at the Evelina London Children's Hospital would 'get the recognition they deserve'.
Kate was joined by William as they were welcomed to the hospital by six-year-old Tiana Yales who is being treated for sickle cell anaemia.
The schoolgirl said she was 'very excited' to have been chosen to present a bouquet to the Duchess for her visit.
The Duchess, wearing a £325 green and cream silk polka dot dress from LK Bennett, met medical and support staff before spending 20 minutes speaking to parents whose children are patients at the hospital.
Kirsty and Kayleigh Rockwell, whose daughter Nancy has been treated at the hospital since she was born, said they were 'very impressed' with the Duchess's interest in the centre.
The Duchess of Cambridge joins the children in Christmas-themed activities at Evelina London Children's Hospital today
Kate and William speak to youngsters during a visit to Evelina London Children's Hospital today ahead of its 150th anniversary
Prince William takes part in the Christmas activities during the royal visit to Evelina London Children's Hospital this morning
The Duchess of Cambridge smiles while holding a little girl during her visit to Evelina London Children's Hospital today
Kate laughs with the children and workers at Evelina London as the hospital prepares to mark its 150th anniversary in 2019
The Duchess of Cambridge was named as the new patron of the hospital ahead of her visit to the institution with her husband
Their three-year-old suffers from heterotaxy syndrome, a rare birth defect which results in the internal organs being abnormally arranged in the chest and abdomen.
The little girl has undergone three open heart surgeries with her first operation at just five days old.
Mother Kirsty, 31, from Bracknell, Berkshire,, said: 'The Evelina has been a lifeline not only to our daughter but also the whole family. They have enabled us to live on site and have also never neglected the needs of our five-year-old son Oscar.
'Kate was so sweet, we were both very impressed by her warmth and I think she will be the perfect ambassador for the hospital. She spoke to us about the importance of the family being together and she really understood what that means to us all.
'Her involvement will be an inspiration to the children and the staff and they will hopefully get he recognition they deserve.'
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at Evelina London Children's Hospital in Lambeth this morning
Kate arrives at the Evelina London Children's Hospital today, less than an hour after she was announced as its new patron
Onlookers take photographs of the Duchess of Cambridge during her visit to Evelina London Children's Hospital today
At the Evelina, part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, they will join children in Christmas themed activities
The Duchess of Cambridge holds a child during an activity at Evelina London Children's Hospital today
The Duchess of Cambridge is pictured during a visit to Evelina London Children's Hospital ahead of its 150th anniversary
Last February Kate visited the hospital to launch a global campaign to empower and support nurses and a year earlier opened Ronald McDonald House at the Evelina.
The accommodation attached to the hospital is used by families to help deal with the pressures of long term treatment for their sick children.
The 'home away from home' is described as 'invaluable' by parents and offers a comfort to the young patients who are being treated over long periods of time.
In a short speech before unveiling a banner to commemorate the hospital's 150th anniversary, Kate said: 'The staff both here and outside in the community do such an amazing job so well done to everybody.
'Early years is such a big part of that work I am really interested in and that's really the main focus that you have here, supporting children at the earliest stages of their lives but also seeing them through to adulthood and supporting them in every way you can so it's a real privilege to be part of this organisation and I look forward to many happy years, hopefully ahead and congratulations to everyone here.'
Kensington Palace said Kate's patronage at the hospital 'provides an opportunity to champion medical professionals'
The Duchess of Cambridge smiles in front of a Christmas tree during a visit with Prince William to the hospital today
William and Kate will meet youngsters receiving care and their parents when they tour the Evelina London Children's Hospital
Prince William joins some of the children as they take part in Christmas-themed activities during the hospital visit today
Kate smiles as she talks to a girl in a wheelchair while meeting children during a visit to Evelina London Children's Hospital
More than 30,000 children are seen as day or inpatients at the world class medical facility, with 100,000 outpatients appointments made each year.
Marian Ridley, director of Evelina London, said: 'We are delighted that the Duchess of Cambridge has agreed to become a patron of the hospital.
'She has spoken with passion and enthusiasm about the work we do here and we see it as a perfect alignment between her personal interests in the care of young children and young people's development.
'We haven't as yet sat down with the Duchess to discuss what she would like to pursue but in the lead up to our 150th anniversary next year there are going to be so many wonderful opportunities for us to work together.
'This is very much a life commitment and I have been so impressed with both Kate and William and their interest in causes such as ours.
Kate speaks to a little girl during a visit with William to Evelina London Children's Hospital today
Prince William talks to a girl during a royal visit to Evelina London Children's Hospital in the capital today
The Duke and Duchess look at a board during a visit to the hospital, which is preparing to mark its 150th anniversary in 2019
The Duchess of Cambridge with four-year-old Cruz Brown as they unveil a banner which features him during a visit today
Kate and William wave outside the hospital (left) and the Duchess speaks to people inside during the visit (right)
The hospital, which marks its 150th anniversary next year, is part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
'Whenever they have visited they have both been incredibly warm and generous and everyone they meet has been delighted.
'They are an amazing couple and you can see with being parents themselves they have a real affiliation with the parents they meet here and that really is fantastic.'
Mother-of-three, Preminy Kamalanathan has been visiting the hospital with her daughter Harini, four, since she was born.
The four-year-old suffers from MSUD (Maple syrup urine disease), a rare but serious inherited condition which affects one in 180,000 people.
The condition means the body cannot process certain amino acids and can be life threatening.
Kate is the official figurehead for the Evelina London Children's Hospital, which is based in Lambeth
Evelina London's director said the hospital is 'absolutely delighted and deeply honoured' that Kate has become its new patron
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge during a visit to Evelina London Children's Hospital today
The visit will see them learn about how the hospital supports children and their families, and the specialist services provided
The Duchess of Cambridge arrives for a visit today after becoming patron of Evelina London Children's Hospital
The hospital provides health services to children and families from before birth, throughout childhood and into adult life
The mother spoke to the Duke of Cambridge who took time to praise the 'selfless' staff in everything they do to care for children and their families.
Mrs Kamalanathan said: 'William was very sweet. He said he respected the doctors and nurses and all the staff here so much and said the hospital was amazing.'
Evelina London was founded in 1869 as Evelina Hospital for Sick Children by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, whose wife, Evelina, died along with their baby in child birth.
Now, Evelina London cares for children and young people from before birth, throughout childhood and into adult life. The hospital provides a range of services to children across south London and south east England.
The hospital also provides community services to children and their families in nearby boroughs Lambeth and Southwark.
Prince William visits The Passage, an organisation which helps the homeless transform their lives, previously in May 2016
William is presented with a picture of himself, Harry and Diana from 1994 during another visit to The Passage in May 2016
How Evelina London Children's Hospital was founded by an Austrian baron after his wife died in childbirth
Evelina London Children's Hospital - where Cbeebies presenter Dr Ranj Singh used to work as a doctor - cares for youngsters with rare and complex conditions from across South London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
Now part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - of which the Queen is Patron - the hospital was founded for poor children in 1869 by Ferdinand de Rothschild in memory of his wife, Evelina, three years after she died in childbirth.
Funded entirely by the wealthy Austrian baron’s money, it was built to house 100 beds and opened with 30 cots – and was run as a private charity by Mr de Rothschild and his friends.
James Bond actor Daniel Craig popped into the hospital, which is next to the River Thames, while filming Spectre in 2015
Staff at Evelina London Children's Hospital, part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, work in the neonatal intensive care unit
The hospital – based across the River Thames from the Houses of Parliament – now includes 167 inpatient beds, including 20 intensive care beds, a 52-cot neonatal unit, five operating theatres and one cardiac theatre.
It also has a full children's imaging service with MRI scanner, x-ray and ultrasound, a kidney dialysis unit, an outpatients department, medical day care unit and a hospital school.
The hospital also provides community services for children and families in Lambeth and Southwark, including health visitors, school nurses and input to prevent children with long-term health conditions needing hospital care.
The hospital includes 167 inpatient beds, including 20 intensive care beds, a 52-cot neonatal unit and five operating theatres
Cbeebies presenter Dr Ranj Singh - pictured on Strictly Come Dancing last month - used to work at the hospital as a doctor
It has themed floors and a conservatory, and the seven-storey glass-fronted building features a four-storey conservatory and impressive views of Lambeth Palace and Archbishop’s Park.
Recent celebrity visitors to the hospital - which is marking its 150th anniversary next year - include England footballer Dele Alli, who visited last year, and James Bond actor Daniel Craig, who popped in while filming Spectre in 2015.
Back in her high street favourite! Duchess of Cambridge dons a £325 L.K Bennett polka dot dress after a two-year hiatus from wearing the brand (while sporting a VERY bouncy hairdo!)
She was a huge champion of high street fashion when she first married Prince William, and today the Duchess of Cambridge went back to her roots in a spotted green dress by one of her favourites.
Kate, 36, looked elegant in a £325 green and cream silk polka dot dress from L.K. Bennett for a visit to the Evelina London Children's hospital, a brand that was once synonymous with her royal wardrobe.
In recent years, she's been edging away from the high street in favour of more upmarket brands such as Erdem, Emilia Wickstead and even D&G, and hasn't work L.K. Bennett for two years.
The last sighting was in 2016 when she recycled her £245 blue-and-white Lasa Poppy dress for a school visit in Luton.
But today it was firmly back in the spotlight, which will no doubt give the brand a boost after recent financial struggles.
The Duchess of Cambridge went back to her high street roots today, wearing a £325 green and cream silk polka dot dress from L.K. Bennett for a visit to the Evelina London Children's hospital
The silk dress is a new addition to Kate's wardrobe and marks the first time she's worn L.K Bennett for two years
Earlier in 2018 L.K.Bennett reported losses of £5.9 million in 2016/2017, compared with a £100,000 profit in the previous 12 months.
Total sales also fell by 1.8 per cent to £77.4 million. The company blamed the figures on 'exceptional costs' of £28.7 million, spent on corporate restructuring.
For today's visit, the Duchess looked perfectly co-ordinated teaming her dress with suede shoes in dark green and carrying a matching clutch.
And her trademark voluminous locks fell around her shoulders in a particularly bouncy style.
The Duchess wore her L.K. Bennett £245 blue-and-white Lasa Poppy dress on a visit to a youth organisation at Bute Mills, Luton in August 2016
William and Kate are set to meet youngsters receiving care and their parents when they tour the Evelina London Children's hospital.
Earlier today it was announced that Kate is to become royal patron of the hospital, her 18th patronage since marrying Prince William.
Later they will travel to The Passage, where they will hear from frontline workers about the challenges relating to street homelessness, including drug addiction and mental health issues.
Kate was all smiles as she paid a visit to Evelina London Children's Hospital, after the announcement that she's set to become royal patron
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at Evelina London Children's Hospital in Lambeth this morning
At the Evelina London, which is part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, the couple will join children as they take part in Christmas themed activities, before enjoying celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the hospital being founded in 1969.
The hospital provides comprehensive health services to children and families from before birth, throughout childhood and into adult life, and also offers specialist services for youngsters with rare and complex conditions from across south London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond.
At The Passage's St Vincent centre in Victoria, central London, William and Kate will meet people using its services when they join an arts and crafts workshop preparing gifts ahead of centre's Christmas party.
The £400 L.K. Bennett dress Kate wore while hosting Michelle Obama at Kensington Palace in April 2016 was an instant sell out
Established in 1980, The Passage provides resources to encourage, inspire and challenge homeless people to make lasting and long-term changes to their lives.
William first visited the charity in 1994 with his younger brother Harry when the pair were 12 and 10, alongside their mother Diana, Princess of Wales.
In 2016 the duke reopened the newly refurbished St Vincent's Centre.
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Hayden Panettiere
Size: 8
Age: 18
Height: 5ft 1in
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To achieve her kick-ass figure, Hayden – who plays cheerleader Claire Bennet in Heroes – follows the ‘quartering’ rule. She eats only a quarter of the food on her plate, then waits 20 minutes before deciding whether she needs to eat again.
Hayden says: “I don’t have a model’s body, but I’m not one of those crazy girls who thinks that they’re fat. I’m OK with what I have.”
Nicollette says: “I don’t like diets – I see it, I eat it! I believe in eating healthily with lots of protein, vegetables and carbs to give you energy.”
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Size: 10-12
Age: 52
Height: 5ft 8in
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SATC star Kim swears by gym sessions with Russian kettle bells (traditional cast-iron weights) and the South Beach Diet to give her the body she wants. To avoid overeating, Kim has a radical diet trick – squirting lemon juice on her leftovers – so she won’t carry on picking.
Kim says: “I am no super-thin Hollywood actress. I am built for men who like women to look like women.”
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