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.

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.

Kate chats with children as she marks patronage of Welsh hospice - The Princess of Wales joined a music therapy session and was invited to add her handprint to the Ty Hafan children’s hospice hand wall.