Kate Middleton visits a children's hospice in South Wales as she continues steady return to public duties
Kate Middleton visits a children's hospice in South Wales as she continues steady return to public duties
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The Princess of Wales has arrived for her first royal 'away day' since 2023 as part of her slow and steady return to royal duties as she visits a children's hospice, of which she has become patron. Arriving at Tŷ Hafan this morning after 'proudly' announcing her new patronage, Catherine, 43, donned a checked dress from Zara with pussybow detailing and wore her hair in loose waves hanging down her shoulders, before being greeted by a member of staff.
![[The Princess of Wales beamed as she played with two young children today on the visit to the hospice after being announced as its new patron]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/30/12/94678745-14341333-The_Princess_of_Wales_beamed_as_she_played_with_two_young_childr-a-48_1738239697503.jpg)
It wasn't long before the princess got stuck in to the visit, as she made a beeline for adorable children who visit the hospice who were using the soft play area. Kate, who is a mother of three, chatted to young children including a little girl who uses a wheelchair, and who was dressed in pink and had her hair in pigtails for the occasion.
![[Mother-of-three Kate, 43, made a fuss of a little girl who uses a wheelchair and who was dressed in pink with her hair in pigtails]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/30/12/94678751-14341333-Mother_of_three_Kate_43_made_a_fuss_of_a_little_girl_who_uses_a_-a-49_1738239701357.jpg)
Speaking to the young girl, she asked: 'What do you like doing when you're here?' before she replied to explain she enjoyed music. Kate then asked: 'Have you played any of the instruments?' and picked up a rattle before giving it a little shake. The little girl erupted in giggles and went on to demonstrate her percussion playing on a xylophone.
![[The princess crouched down to discuss the hospice's good work with parents whose children use the play area for respite care]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/30/12/94678743-14341333-The_princess_crouched_down_to_discuss_the_hospice_s_good_work_wi-a-50_1738239708180.jpg)
She was overheard discussing 'challenging' times for families as she spoke with parents whose children have received care from the hospice. It is no coincidence that the princess has chosen South Wales to undertake two solo engagements given her title and love for the country and its people, sources have told the Mail.
![[Kate beamed as she chatted to staff, parents and children at the hospice on her first solo engagement away from home in more than a year]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/30/12/94678737-14341333-Kate_beamed_as_she_chatted_to_staff_parents_and_children_at_the_-a-51_1738239712294.jpg)
