Pippa Middleton shows caring side as she visits sick children in hospital

Pippa Middleton may not be a royal, but she certainly follows in her sister’s charitable footsteps - spending time this week visiting sick children in hospital.

Pippa, who is an ambassador for the British Heart Foundation, met young patients at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children as part of the BHF’s Christmas appeal.

The newlywed, who is aunt to Prince George and Princess Charlotte, spent time at the hospital meeting and reading to children. And just as the Duchess of Cambridge does, she added a personal touch to the visit - giving one young patient, Daniel, a cuddle after he presented her with a glittery Christmas card. 

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