The charities that the Duchess of Cambridge will work with The Duchess of Cambridge has announced that she will be patron of four charities and volunteer as a Scout Leader. The announcements came as the Duchess's life as a the member of the Royal Family entered a new phase with the official announcement of the good causes she will lend her name to. They all reflect her love of the arts, sports and the wish to work with children, said St James" Palace. She has accepted honorary positions with a range of bodies that tackle issues from drug and alcohol addiction to children with behavioural problems and terminal illnesses. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Centrepoint in Camberwell Picture: Geoff Pugh