Pictures of Princess of Wales engagements in South of Wales

The Princess of Wales carried out engagements in Wales today showcasing the work of long-established organisations with community at their core.

1. First Kate visited Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice in Sully, near Cardiff, as it was announced that she is to become their new patron.

At the heart of Tŷ 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 organization is also focused on fostering connections, creating a feeling of community that ensures children and families feel more supported through their shared experiences.

The hospice has a long-standing connection with the Royal Family. King Charles, as Prince of Wales, was patron of Tŷ Hafan from 2001 and the position was previously held by Princess Diana while the charity was in its fundraising stage.

2) Secondly Kate visited a knitwear factory Corgi, in South Wales. Corgi, based in Ammanford, Carmathenshire, was created in 1892 to supply socks to miners in the nearby Amman Valley and has since branched out into creating knitwear.

Getting a flavor of what the factory produces, Princess Kate was taken around the design team to be shown their creative process, especially how Corgi's staff collaborate with world-leading brands. Kate also spent time on the factory floor to meet and hear from the production team as they showed her some of the technical processes they employ.