The Princess of Wales has taken on her second patronage of 2025 with the Ty Hafan Children’s Hospice.
I’ve posted the statement below.
Earlier this month she joined Prince William as Joint Patron of the Royal Marsden Hospital where she received treatment for cancer.
The Princess of Wales has today become Patron of Ty Hafan Children’s Hospice, the first children’s hospice in Wales.
Ty Hafan – which translates from Welsh to ‘Haven House’ in English – provides free care and support to children with life-shortening conditions and their families, both within the hospice and in homes and communities in Wales. Ty Hafan?offers a lifeline vital throughout a child’s life, as well as at the end of life – through bereavement and beyond.
At the heart of Ty Hafan is a commitment to providing holistic support, focusing on the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the children in its care and their families. The organisation is also focused on fostering connections, creating a feeling of community that ensures children and families feel more supported through their shared experiences.
The announcement comes as The Princess visited Ty Hafan’s hospice in Sully, near Cardiff, South Wales, where she spent time with children, families and staff.
Irfon Rees, Chief Executive of Ty Hafan, said:
“We are deeply honoured that Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales has become Patron of Ty Hafan and it was an absolute pleasure to welcome Her Royal Highness to our hospice for the first time today. As our Patron, Her Royal Highness will be an inspiration for children with life-shortening conditions and their families, our dedicated staff and volunteers and everyone who so generously supports us. No parent ever imagines that their child’s life will be short. Sadly this is the reality facing thousands of families in Wales. We can’t stop this happening, but together we can make sure that no one lives their child’s short life alone.”
The wellbeing of children and their families has always been close to The Princess’ heart. The first patronage Her Royal Highness took on on becoming a Member of The Royal Family was EACH (East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice) and she maintains a close relationship with the organisation to this day. The Princess is looking forward to building a similar relationship with Ty Hafan and the children and families it serves in Wales.