Kate Middleton has a new project that's going to keep her busy amid the coronavirus quarantine. The Duchess of Cambridge recently revealed that she will be mounting a photography exhibit that will reflect bravery and kindness in this pandemic crisis.
The coronavirus-themed photography project, titled Hold Still, is a team up with the National Portrait Gallery. While Kate will be showcasing some of the photos she took in isolation at Anmer Hall, the royal is also encouraging the rest of the U.K. public to submit their photos.
"We've all been struck by some of the incredible images we've seen which have given us an insight into the experiences and stories of people across the country," the Duchess of Cambridge said in a statement. "Some desperately sad images showing the human tragedy of this pandemic and other uplifting pictures showing people coming together to support those more vulnerable."
Kate and the National Portrait Gallery will be choosing the most poignant portrait submissions which will be on a virtual exhibit this summer. The exhibit has three themes: Helpers and Heroes, Your Normal and Acts of Kindness and interested photographers may submit until June 18 via the National Portrait Gallery's official website.
Meanwhile, Kate has a few photos to share in this exhibit under the Your Normal and Acts of Kindness category. Her recent infamous snaps of Prince Louis playing with watercolor and Princess Charlotte distributing meals for the vulnerables will be part of the project.
Kate said in an interview with This Morning that the photo with Prince Louis was a lot messier behind the scenes. She said that she should've also taken a photo of herself because she was also covered in paint just like her youngest son.
As for the photo of Princess Charlotte, Kate said that she was hoping to tell a story from a personal level to inspire people. She said that everyone is experiencing the same things during this coronavirus lockdown and this photography project will depict what people are going through.
According to The Sun, some of the photos already submitted to the project include an ICU nurse with her protective gear who worked a 13-hour shift and an 81-year-old couple trying to touch their grandkids from the glass door of their home in Norfolk. Some 100 photographs will be chosen for this exhibit.
Meanwhile, Kate also said that it's not easy to explain to her children what's really going on in the world with this coronavirus lockdown. The Duchess of Cambridge said that her kids have been wondering why they still need to homeschool but it's a good thing their school system has been supportive of the families.
