Princess Kate visited Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice in Wales, as it was announced she will become their new patron.

Catherine, Princess of Wales continued her phased return to public duties on Thursday, visiting a children’s hospice in Wales, as it was announced that she’d become a patron of the organization.

Catherine, Princess of Wales has been named patron of a children's hospice on a visit to south Wales. She visited Tŷ Hafan in Sully, Vale of Glamorgan, to meet children with life-shortening conditions and their families. The princess has followed in the footsteps of Diana, Princess of Wales and the King to become the figurehead of the organisation.

The late Princess of Wales was Tŷ Hafan’s first patron until her death in 1999; now, Catherine will be taking up the mantle

The Princess of Wales spent time with young people receiving care from a children’s hospice whichi she described as a “lifeline”. Kate crouched down to chat with the children with life-shortening conditions and their parents as she marked becoming a patron of Ty Hafan children’s hospice in South Wales by visiting the centre.