Kate Middleton Honors Princess Diana's Legacy During Heartfelt Visit to Children's Hospice

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The Princess of Wales has embraced the legacy of Princess Diana by becoming the patron of a children’s hospice.

Kate Middleton interacted with children facing life-limiting conditions and their families at the Ty Hafan children’s hospice located in southern Wales.

Irfon Rees, the chief executive of Ty Hafan situated in the village of Sully near Cardiff, commented: ‘We are profoundly grateful that Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales has appointed as the patron of Ty Hafan, and it was a true delight to welcome Her Royal Highness to our hospice for the first time today.

‘In her role as patron, Her Royal Highness will serve as an inspiration for children with life-shortening illnesses, their families, our dedicated staff and volunteers, as well as everyone who generously supports our mission.’

Mr. Rees continued: ‘No parent ever anticipates that their child’s life will be brief.

‘Unfortunately, this is the reality many families in Wales endure. While we cannot prevent this from occurring, together, we can ensure that no one has to navigate their child’s limited life in solitude.’

30/01/2025. Sully, UK. The Princess of Wales during a will visit to T?? Hafan, a children???s hospice based in Sully, near Cardiff, which supports families in Wales to ensure that children with life-shortening conditions live fulfilling lives, supported with the compassion and specialist care that they and their family need. The Princess spent time with children receiving care at the hospice as well as their families. Her Royal Highness then joined a ???stay and play??? session were the children enjoy meaningful play and activities alongside their care. The Princess also met with bereaved families supported by T?? Hafan throughout their children???s lives, deaths and beyond. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace — Kate engaged with children at the hospice suffering from life-shortening conditions (Picture: Andrew Parsons/Kensington Palace)

The Princess of Wales, Patron of Ty Hafan Children's Hospice, during a visit to the hospice in Sully, near Cardiff, South Wales, which supports families in Wales to ensure that children with life-shortening conditions live fulfilling lives, are supported with the compassion and specialist care that they and their family need. Picture date: Thursday January 30, 2025. PA Photo. Ty Hafan opened the doors to its hospice in 1999, becoming the first children's hospice in Wales. At the heart of Ty Hafan is a commitment to providing holistic support, focusing on the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the children in its care and their families See PA story ROYAL Kate . Photo credit should read: Richard Pohle/The Times/PA Wire — The hospice provides assistance to families in Wales, ensuring that children with life-shortening conditions can lead enriching lives (Picture: Richard Pohle/The Times/PA Wire)

The hospice was established in 1999, and Diana served as patron during its fundraising efforts; King Charles succeeded her in 2001.

Kate is anticipated to conduct another visit in southern Wales to honor the excellence in Welsh textile manufacturing.

This visit to the hospice marks the second impromptu trip made by Kate this week as she gradually returns to her responsibilities after announcing that her cancer is now in remission.

On Monday, she participated in an event at the Guildhall in central London to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.

Kate joined Prince William, who referred to their presence as ‘a significant honor’, on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

This annual event honors the six million Jewish individuals murdered during the Holocaust, as well as the multitude of others who suffered under Nazi persecution.

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