The Princess of Wales has followed in Princess Diana’s footsteps as she is named patron of a children’s hospice.
Kate Middleton met with children with life-shortening conditions and their families at the Ty Hafan children’s hospice in south Wales.
Irfon Rees, chief executive of Ty Hafan, based in the village of Sully near Cardiff, said: ‘We are deeply honoured that Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales has become patron of Ty Hafan and it was an absolute pleasure to welcome Her Royal Highness to our hospice for the first time today.
‘As our patron, Her Royal Highness will be an inspiration for children with life-shortening conditions and their families, our dedicated staff and volunteers and everyone who so generously supports us.’
Mr Rees added: ‘No parent ever imagines that their child’s life will be short.
‘Sadly, this is the reality facing thousands of families in Wales. We can’t stop this happening, but together we can make sure that no-one lives their child’s short life alone.’
The hospice opened in 1999 and Diana was patron during the fundraising phase and King Charles took over in 2001.
The visit is the second unannounced trip Kate has made this week as she returns to work slowly after she previously said her cancer is now in remission.
On Monday, she attended an event at the Guildhall in central London to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
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