Catherine, Princess of Wales, visits children's hospice as a new royal patronage
Catherine, Princess of Wales, visits children's hospice as a new royal patronage
Catherine, Princess of Wales, continued her gradual return to public obligations on Thursday and attended a children's hospice in Wales. During this visit it was announced that she has become the patron of the organization.
tŷ hafan: A place of hope
tŷ Hafan was the first children's hospice in Wales and was opened in 1999. The hospice is located in the village of Sully, near Cardiff, and offers support and care for children with life -shortening diseases and their families.
visit to children and their families
During her visit, the princess spent time with the children who are looked after in the hospice and took part in a "playing and lingering" session, said the Kensington Palace. She also met with grieving families who are supported by the hospice. The organization offers holistic support that focuses on the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of children and their families.appreciation and inspiration
IRFON Rees, Managing Director of Tŷ Hafan, was pleased with the visit of the princess: "It was an absolute pleasure to welcome her sovereignty in the hospice. As our patron, she will be an inspiration for children with life shortening diseases and their families, our committed personnel and the volunteers as well as everyone who supports us generously."
a royal tradition
Catherine is not the only royal patron of the hospice. King Charles III. The patronage took over in 2001 when he was still a prince of Wales. Diana, Princess of Wales, was also a patron in the early fundraising phase of the facility.
Health and return to public obligations
The visit on Thursday followed on Catherines Step in your gradual return to public tasks. Catherine, who is also known as Kate, reduced her public obligations last year to undergo treatment for an unadorned cancer.
positive news about your health
In September she announced that she had completed her chemotherapy and explained: "I do everything to stay free of cancer." On Monday evening she surprisingly took part in official memorial events in the United Kingdom for the Holocaust Memorial Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Visit to the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Earlier this month, Kate visited the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Chelsea, where she met with medical teams and spoke to patients who are being treated, according to the Kensington Palace. After her visit, she revealed on social media that she A look into the future
"As everyone who has received a cancer diagnosis, it takes time to get used to a new normality," said the 43-year-old in a contribution to X. "However, I am looking forward to a fulfilling year. There is a lot that I can look forward to. I thank everyone for their constant support."
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