
THE PRINCESS OF WALES WILL VISIT SOUTH WALES
Thursday 30th January 2025
The Princess of Wales will carry out engagements in South Wales on Thursday 30th January, showcasing the work of long-established organisations with community at their core. Her Royal Highness’ visits 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’s heart.
Engagement 1:
The Princess of Wales will first visit Tŷ Hafan, a children’s hospice based in Sully, near Cardiff, which supports families in Wales to ensure that children with life-shortening conditions live fulfilling lives, supported with the compassion and specialist care that they and their family need. The Princess has today become patron of the hospice.
A proud moment becoming Patron of Tŷ Hafan. Opening in 1999 as Wales' first children’s hospice, @tyhafan continues to provide specialist care to children with life-shortening conditions, offering vital support to them and their families, throughout life, at end of life, and… pic.twitter.com/2Bj84FwU4D
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) January 30, 2025
Tŷ Hafan opened the doors to its hospice in 1999, becoming the first children’s hospice in Wales. It provides free care and support to children with life-shortening conditions and their families, both within the hospice and in homes and communities. Tŷ Hafan’s ambition is that no family should have to live their child’s short life alone and the charity is determined to walk alongside every family who needs their support every step of the way – through life, death and beyond.
We were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales to Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice this morning where she spent time with children, families and staff.
— Tŷ Hafan (@tyhafan) January 30, 2025
You can read more about HRH The Princess of Wales’ patronage here > https://t.co/W9Molbbto2@KensingtonRoyal pic.twitter.com/hcxOgIy4iB
Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales' handprint will now join the prints of hundreds of children with life-shortening conditions and their families who have left their beautiful marks on our handprint wall 💚 Read more about yesterday's visit here > https://t.co/QsqtGOc6KC pic.twitter.com/nNoVKpOJIU
— Tŷ Hafan (@tyhafan) January 31, 2025
Engagement 2:
The Princess of Wales will then visit Corgi, a textiles manufacturer in Ammanford, focused on the production of socks and knitwear.
Corgi was founded in 1892 when it made and supplied socks to miners in the nearby Amman Valley. In the 1960s, the company added knitwear to its range of products and started to export internationally. Corgi remains a family run business, with the great great grandchildren of the founder overseeing its growth today, having joined the company in the 1990s.
Since then, the company has invested in new machinery, worked with a number of leading brands, expanded its exports and developed a successful online retail presence.
Celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and heritage at @Corgi_Socks in south Wales.
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) January 30, 2025
Founded in 1892, this family-run business has grown from local roots to a global brand. From design innovation to seeing the magic happen on the factory floor, it was a great look at how… pic.twitter.com/pm7venl8xA