Flowers Gallery Director Matthew Flowers will attend The Portrait Gala 2014, an annual event held support the National Portrait Gallery's exhibitions and displays, learning opportunities and world class research programme. Proceeds will also contribute to the Gallery's Portrait Fund, which enables the acquisition of "portraits of outstanding national importance" for the renowned collection. Guests will have the opportunity to view hand-written Pen Portraits and Mystery Portrait Postcards created by leading artists, authors and other well-known individuals. Taking place on Tuesday 11^th February, the event has attracted a high profile guest list including the Duchess of Cambridge, who has been patron to the National Portrait Gallery since January 2012. This will be Kate's first Royal duty since giving birth to Prince George, and she will be in esteemed company with the likes of photographer David Bailey and Olympic Gold Medalist Katherine Granger.