Overview

• The princess marked the close of Children’s Hospice Week with a heartfelt message praising hospices for nurturing families confronting serious illness through play, laughter and emotional support.
• She withdrew from Royal Ascot at the last minute as part of her phased return to duties following cancer treatment and expressed personal disappointment at her absence.
• Since announcing remission in January, Kate has gradually increased her public appearances, attending Trooping the Colour, the Order of the Garter service and a visit to the V&A storage facility.
• In her roles as patron of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices since 2012 and Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice in South Wales, she emphasized her ongoing dedication to children's palliative care.
• Representatives from Together for Short Lives, EACH and Tŷ Hafan commended her endorsement for boosting visibility and support for children's hospice services.