Princess Kate touched the hearts of Welsh children and families facing difficult circumstances on Thursday, Jan. 30, adding the Tŷ Hafan children's hospice to her list of royal patronages. Following the visit,

Kate Middleton visited children's hospice Tŷ Hafan on Thursday morning, where she officially took over from her father-in-law King Charles as patron of the organization

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.

Princess Kate visited Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice in Wales, as it was announced she will become their new patron.

The Princess of Wales paid a visit to Tŷ Hafan, the first children’s hospice built in Wales, which has a special connection to Princess Diana

Earlier this week, Kate Middleton made a solo appearance at a children's hospice facility—in a $20 Zara dress —that had a sweet connection to Princess Diana. And it seems during her visit to Tŷ Hafan children's hospice, the princess fully embodied her late mother-in-law 's best qualities.

The Princess of Wales spent time with young people receiving care from a children’s hospice whichi she described as a “lifeline”. Kate crouched down to chat with the children with life-shortening conditions and their parents as she marked becoming a patron of Ty Hafan children’s hospice in South Wales by visiting the centre.