Kate delighted a young girl who was thrilled to meet a 'real-life princess' as she took part in her first royal 'away day' since 2023 in south Wales yesterday. The Princess of Wales, 43, visited children's hospice Tŷ Hafan and Corgi sock manufacturer, which formed part of her 'slow and gradual' return to royal duties following her cancer treatment last year. Kate was clearly in her element as she met with young children in the hospice, taking part in craft activities including a painted handprint, just as King Charles had done years earlier in his own role as patron.

After a long day, Kate was departing Corgi's premises in the royal convoy - when she suddenly broke protocol, jumping out of the car and running towards delighted fans who had been waiting to catch a glimpse of her. Among them was three-year-old Lily-Rose Logan, who had been crying out 'hello princess' in a bid to capture her attention. Lily-Rose was delighted when Kate came running up to her, and even asked in wonder if she was really a princess.

Kate was equally taken with Lily-Rose, and gave a very sweet response, explaining that she was indeed a princess. She said: 'Yes I am! I wanted to come and say hello you and see your village, and what's going on here, and see this amazing factory.'. Kate delighted a young girl who was thrilled to meet a 'real-life princess' as she took part in her first royal 'away day' since 2023 in south Wales yesterday.

Lily-Rose then showed Kate her toy banana, and handed it over to her as a gift. As onlookers laughed, Kate politely handed it back, before Lily threw it on the floor, and the giggling princess went to retrieve it. Kate said: 'Thank you for coming to say hello! I heard you saying hello from all the way back there, so I thought I should come and say hello to you. It's very nice to meet you.'. Lily-Rose sweetly exclaimed: 'I wanted to say hi to you!'.

Kate added: 'Do you know what they make over here? They make socks and jumpers. It's very interesting. So maybe when you're older you can have a look in there! It's incredible what they're doing.'. Royal convoys rarely stop after leaving an engagement - but the Princess of Wales was clearly determined to meet with those who had turned up to welcome her. As the convoy was heading away, Kate jumped out and ran towards delighted crowds, to cheers and cries of 'oh my god!'.

As she ran over, the princess greeted crowds, saying: 'Who was calling? Can I shake your hand? What's your name? Hello, it's very nice to meet you.'. It was announced yesterday morning that Kate was the new patron of children's hospice Tŷ Hafan, taking over from King Charles, and also following in the footsteps of the late Princess Diana. Kate met three-year-old Lily-Rose, who gifted her a banana and had been shouting 'hello princess'.

Kate was equally taken with Lily-Rose, and gave a very sweet response, explaining that she was indeed a princess. Kate greeted members of the public after her visit to Corgi, a manufacturer in Wales. When Lily-Rose gifted her a banana, Kate politely declined the gift and handed it back. Despite being touched by the gift, Kate handed the banana back in a sweet moment. 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.

She took part in a musical session with children suffering from life-limiting conditions and even had her hand painted red to leave a permanent memory of her visit - just as King Charles had done years previously. Later on in the day, Kate visited Corgi, a textiles manufacturer in Ammanford focusing on socks and knitwear. The Princess of Wales had collapsed in giggles and declared herself 'terrible' at making socks during the visit.

Catherine took a seat at one machine where employee Shauna Kinsey, 24, showed her how to 'link' the toe to the sock, stitch by stitch. The Princess spent several minutes trying to get to grips with the process, laughing at her own efforts. 'It's so fiddly,' she said. 'It's definitely not my forte.'. The Princess said Miss Kinsey, who has worked for the company for six years, 'made it look so easy'. The Princess of Wales yesterday arrived for her first royal 'away day' since 2023 - as she continues her slow and gradual return to public duties.

Kate got crafty on the solo visit, helping children with their art by painting their hands and appearing thoroughly in her element. Kate gets crafty! The Princess made art with her hands with the help of a young girl who painted her palm bright red. A royal work of art! the Princess made a piece of artwork out of her painted handprint and signed it with 'Catherine'. Kate's sweet artwork follows King Charles's lilac handprint from a visit to the hospice in 2018 when he was still the Prince of Wales.