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.

The Princess of Wales is carrying out engagements in Wales showcasing the work of long-established organisations with community at their core. The royal visit will focus on spotlighting the wellbeing of children and families as well as celebrating excellence in Welsh textiles manufacturing – both of which are themes close to The Princess’ heart.

Princess Kate has returned to Wales for the first time since she announced she was diagnosed with cancer in March last year in a £414 outfit. The Princess of Wales visited a children's hospice near Cardiff,

The Princess of Wales is visiting Tŷ Hafan children's hospice near Cardiff. She has today become patron of the hospice, following in the footsteps of both Diana, Princess of Wales and the King. It is her first so-called "away day" outside London since completing cancer treatment pic.twitter.com/i08w1RAEeW

Princess of Kate traveled to Wales on Jan. 30 to see Tŷ Hafan, a hospice that Diana supported in the last years of her life

The Prince and Princess of Wales made their first official joint appearance of the year on Jan. 27. During the outing, Catherine was told that her husband is the luckiest man in the world to have her.

Pearls have long been a fashion staple for royal women, with everyone from the Queen Elizabeth to Princess Diana making the precious gemstone a centerpiece of their wardrobes. Since marrying into the royal family, Kate has followed suit, frequently wearing pearl pieces that once belonged to the late monarch and her mother-in-law.

The late Princess of Wales was Tŷ Hafan’s first patron until her death in 1999; now, Catherine will be taking up the mantle

Her visit coincides with Kensington Palace's announcement that Kate has today become the patron of Tŷ Hafan, the first children’s hospice in Wales. She follows in the footsteps of the King, who was patron of the hospice from 2001, and the late Princess Diana who was patron from 1995 until her death two years later.

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.

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