The Princess of Wales left her mark when she followed tradition and made a handprint for a children’s hospice she described as a “lifeline”.Kate celebrated becoming patron of Ty Hafan children’s hospice in South Wales by visiting the centre where she did not unveil a plaque but contributed to a wall of handprints from youngsters and their families supported by staff.

The Princess of Wales joined a music therapy session and was invited to add her handprint to the Ty Hafan children’s hospice hand wall.