The Princess of Wales has penned a moving letter to celebrate Children’s Hospice Week, highlighting the incredible work of Ty Hafan children’s hospice. She calls hospices “extraordinary places” where young ones can embrace joy, belonging, and the freedom to be themselves.
Following in the footsteps of Princess Diana, Kate became the patron of Ty Hafan in January 2025. Her heartfelt message applauds the dedication of hospice staff and recognises the essential support these facilities offer to families. Kate describes hospices as places that provide a “dependable, compassionate and restorative space to breathe,” where expert care supports families throughout a child’s life and beyond.
Ty Hafan CEO Irfon Rees echoes this sentiment, emphasising the importance of community support for local children’s hospices to ensure no family faces their child’s journey alone. He praises the princess for drawing attention to the significant impact hospices like Ty Hafan have on families during challenging times.
Led by Together for Short Lives, Children’s Hospice Week aims to raise awareness of these vital services. By highlighting their work, the Princess seeks to dismantle the fear that reaching out means giving up hope and instead shows how these nurturing environments can foster creativity, connection, and possibility, even amidst serious illness.
By supporting your local hospice, you’re contributing to a legacy of care that allows families to live as fully as possible, with expert guidance every step of the way. ❤️ #ChildrensHospiceWeek #TyHafan #SupportLocalHospices