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Discovering Your Perfect Smile: Teeth Straightening with Church Road Dental Practice in Cardiff

In the bustling city of Cardiff, amidst its rich cultural tapestry and vibrant community, Church Road Dental Practice shines as a beacon of excellence in oral care. Renowned for their dedication to patient satisfaction and clinical expertise, Church Road Dental Practice offers a comprehensive range of services, including cutting-edge teeth straightening solutions that can transform your smile and boost your confidence.

The Importance of Straight Teeth:

A straight, well-aligned smile is not only aesthetically pleasing but also plays a crucial role in overall oral health. Misaligned teeth can contribute to a host of issues, including difficulty in cleaning, increased risk of decay and gum disease, and even jaw discomfort. Beyond functional concerns, crooked teeth can also impact self-esteem and hinder social interactions.

Introducing Church Road Dental Practice:

Nestled in the heart of Cardiff, Church Road Dental Practice stands as a trusted ally in your journey towards a straighter, healthier smile. Led by a team of highly skilled professionals, they combine clinical excellence with personalized care to deliver outstanding results tailored to each patient's unique needs and desires.

Comprehensive Consultation:

Your journey towards a straighter smile begins with a thorough consultation at Church Road Dental Practice. During this initial appointment, their friendly and experienced team will take the time to understand your concerns, assess your oral health, and discuss your treatment options in detail. Whether you're dealing with crowding, spacing, or bite issues, they will work with you to develop a customized treatment plan that fits your lifestyle and goals.

Cutting-Edge Teeth Straightening Solutions:

At Church Road Dental Practice, they offer a range of advanced teeth straightening solutions designed to address a variety of orthodontic issues. From traditional braces to innovative clear aligner systems like Invisalign, they utilize the latest technology and techniques to achieve optimal results with minimal discomfort and inconvenience.

Expert Guidance and Support:

Throughout your teeth straightening journey, the team at Church Road Dental Practice will be by your side every step of the way. They will provide expert guidance and support, ensuring that you feel informed, comfortable, and confident in your treatment decisions. Whether you have questions about your aligners or need adjustments to your braces, they are always available to address your concerns and ensure your satisfaction.

Transforming Smiles, Transforming Lives:

For many individuals, straightening their teeth is more than just a cosmetic enhancement – it's a life-changing transformation. With Church Road Dental Practice as your partner, you can achieve the smile of your dreams and unlock newfound confidence and self-assurance. Whether you're preparing for a special event or simply want to feel more confident in your daily life, they are dedicated to helping you achieve your smile goals and live life to the fullest.

In Cardiff, where beauty meets tradition and innovation, Church Road Dental Practice stands as a beacon of excellence in teeth straightening. With a commitment to clinical excellence, personalized care, and patient satisfaction, they are dedicated to helping you achieve the straight, beautiful smile you deserve. If you're ready to take the first step towards a brighter, more confident future, schedule a consultation with Church Road Dental Practice today – because your perfect smile awaits.

Church Road Dental Practice

33 Church Rd, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 2DY

02920 614 444

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The pupils of the patients with PTSD not only showed an exaggerated response to threatening stimuli, but also to stimuli that depicted “positive” images, such as exciting sports scenes.

Co-author Professor Nicola Gray, from Swansea University, said: “This shows that the hyper-response of the pupil is in response to any arousing stimulus, and not just threatening ones.

“This may allow us to use these positive pictures in therapy, rather than relying upon negative images that can be quite upsetting to the patient, and therefore make therapy more acceptable and bearable.

“The current Covid-19 pandemic is expected to produce a large increase in instances of PTSD from the traumatic events that have occurred. Clearly, better forms of therapy would be of a great help, but these ideas need testing before we can put them into clinical practice.”

Lead author Dr Aimee McKinnon, who conducted the research at Cardiff University but is now at Oxford University, said:“These findings allow us to understand that people with PTSD are automatically primed for threat and fear responses in any uncertain emotional context, and to consider what a burden this must be to them in everyday life.

“It also suggests that it is important for us to recognise that, in therapy, it is not just the fear-based stimuli that need [deliberate] re-appraising. If someone with PTSD is faced with any high-level of emotional stimulation, even if this is positive emotion, it can immediately trigger the threat system.

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─ •✧ CATHERINE'S YEAR IN REVIEW : FEBRUARY ✧• ─

1 FEBRUARY - Catherine appeared in a video for Shaping Us Campaign.

2 FEBRUARY - Catherine appeared in a video with Roman Kemp as part of the Shaping Us Campaign.

4 FEBRUARY - Kensington Palace released a childhood photo of Catherine with Michael Middleton for the Shaping Us Campaign.

5 FEBRUARY - She visited St. John's Primary School to mark the start of Children's Mental Health Week 2023.

8 FEBRUARY - Catherine was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire (Mrs. Elizabeth Fothergill) as she visited Landau Forte College along with Captain Harpreet Chandi.

9 FEBRUARY - Catherine and William were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (Colonel Edward Bolitho) at the National Maritime Museum Falmouth in Discovery Quay. Afterwards, they visited the Dracaena Centre.

19 FEBRUARY - Catherine and William attended the British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Festival Hall where and were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).

21 FEBRUARY - She was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr. James Puxley) at the Oxford House Nursing Home in Slough.

22 FEBRUARY - Catherine held an Early Years Meeting.

23 FEBRUARY - Catherine received Mr. Ian Hewitt (Chairman, AELTCC ) at Windsor Castle. Subsequently, she received Major General Christopher Ghika and Lieutenant Colonel James Aldridge (Regimental Lieutenant Colonel & Commanding Officer) of the Irish Guards.

25 FEBRUARY - Catherine and William met the volunteers and staff of the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust and attended the Six Nations Rugby Match between Wales and England at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. They were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan (Mrs. Morfudd Meredith).

28 FEBRUARY - Catherine and William were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of West Glamorgan (Mrs. Louise Fleet) at Brynawel House Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Pontyclun. Afterwards, they visited Aberavon Celtic Leisure Centre, where His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Mid Glamorgan (Mr. Peter Vaughan) received them. Subsequently, they were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (Miss Sara Edwards) as they opened the new patient room at Wales Air Ambulance in Dafen.

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David Tennant and Derek Jacobi in Doctor Who (2005) Utopia

S3E11

The Doctor and Martha arrive in present day Cardiff to refuel the TARDIS and are inexplicably thrust to a distant planet 100 trillion years into the future. When they arrive they realize they have an unexpected passenger in Captain Jack Harkness who has been patiently waiting for the Doctor's return since the mid-19th century. On the planet they eventually meet Professor Yana who is running the 1000-year old Utopia project, the aim of which is to relocate the human-like creatures to a new planet, away from the outsiders who they fear they will become if they don't leave. When Prof. Yana has need of someone to make repairs in a room in which no one can survive, the Doctor has the perfect candidate. The Professor is not what he seems to be however and Martha notices he has a fob watch much like one the Doctor recently made use of...

*Professor Yana's costume was inspired by the First Doctor's outfit. Russell T. Davies even told the costume designer to "Hartnell him up".

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Peter Lorre Chats with WWI Victoria Cross holder

Was I ever tickled to find this! I was searching for images of Peter Lorre visiting hospitals/patients for the war effort in WWII (per @peterlorres21stcentury). And suddenly this showed up.

IMG caption: Actor Peter Lorre at Rookwood Hospital with the Deputy Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Cardiff in July 1949. He is seen chatting with Mr. JH Williams, of Ebbw Vale, a 1914-18 VC.

From the article:

"One famous Hollywood character actor who visited Rookwood Hospital in the July of 1949 was Peter Lorre. He was appearing at the New Theatre, and during his visit he chatted to a Mr JH Williams of Ebbw Vale, who was a World War One Victoria Cross holder. A picture of him doing so appeared in the Echo at the time and incidentally, the picture can be seen in my book Cardiff: Remember When." - Brian Lee

As scraped by The Free Library, originally from South Wales Echo, Feb 16, 2018.

And doesn't Peter look handsome. And, as usual, perched comfortably askew.

What was Peter doing in Cardiff, July 1949?

Making his British stage debut at the New Theatre, reading Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart as part of a variety bill!

While we don't have a recording of him on stage - at least, I haven't found one - you can at least listen to the terrifying depth of emotion in his 1945 radio recording.

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The Princess of Wales chose familiar styles for engagements in Wales today. She started the day at Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice in Sully, near Cardiff. This was her first “away day” since beginning her return to more regular engagements following her surgery and chemotherapy. Kate Mansey of The Times shared two quick videos of the Princess arriving at the hospice.  NEW: The Princess of Wales has arrived in Wales where she is following in the footsteps of Princess Diana by becoming royal patron of @tyhafan children’s hospice near Cardiff.The position was then taken up by the King and now Kate. It’s part of a gradual return to work for Kate pic.twitter.com/nlPINNf21G — Kate Mansey (@KateMansey) January 30, 2025 As noted in the caption for the videos above, the Princess is the new royal patron for the hospice, taking on the role from King Charles. Diana, Princess of Wales, was the organization’s first royal patron while the facility was under construction. Here, you see her at a 1995 fundraiser for the facility, “A Concert of Hope,” at the Cardiff International Arena. Embed from Getty ImagesKing Charles has been the hospice’s patron since 2001. Here, you see him at a 2001 engagement at the hospice.Embed from Getty ImagesAnd at a 2007 engagement. Embed from Getty ImagesTŷ Hafan translates from Welsh to ‘Haven House’ in English. It was the first children’s hospice to open in Wales. More information about the hospice can be found on its website.  Tŷ Hafan…provides free care and support to children with life-shortening conditions and their families, both within the hospice and in homes and communities in Wales. Tŷ Hafan offers a lifeline vital throughout a child’s life, as well as at the end of life – through bereavement and beyond. 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 organisation is also focused on fostering connections, creating a feeling of community that ensures children and families feel more supported through their shared experiences. The Princess spent time with patients, their families, staff, and volunteers. We learn about today’s engagement from The Evening Standard’s story.  During the visit she joined a “stay and play” musical session with children and family members and spoke to two bereaved couples whose children were cared for at the hospice. When she chatted to a number of parents and their children during the musical therapy she said about the hospice: “I know what a lifeline it is and makes a difference.” The Princess met 5-year-old Oscar. Wales Online reports Oscar has “a rare multi-system condition which results in severe global developmental delay and epilepsy.”  She took part in a music therapy session, chatting with 3-year-old Dani Rae (in pink), who has muscular atrophy. The Independent reports Kensington Palace “has arranged for a donation of musical instruments for the hospice, based in the village of Sully near Cardiff, for future music therapy sessions.”   The Princess also met a patient named Felix and his family.    Felix was at the hospice with his parents, Alex and Dan Forbes, and his sisters Lottie, who turns 10 on Jan. 31, and Maggie, 4.  There are handprints along the main corridor leading to the canteen in the central hub of the hospice, giving it a bright and welcoming feel. “She was talking about the handprints and how lovely they are, and we said we had all done ours — but we did it before our youngest daughter Maggie was born,” Felix’s mom Alex tells PEOPLE. “So she said to Maggie, ‘I’m getting mine done today, shall we do it together?’” So the Princess and children made hand prints. Here, she is painting Maggie’s hand. More from The Daily Mail’s coverage. Catherine grabbed her hand and said: ‘Shall we do it together? Would you like me to paint your hand?’ She held her hand and brushed on red paint and said: ‘Tell me it tickles. Is it ticklish? My kiddies would love this if I went and did this back at home today.’ And here is Lottie painting the Princess’s hand. We return to the People article. While her parents say Maggie was a bit bashful about the whole experience, “Lottie’s now aware she’s all over the internet,” dad Dan says. “It was really warming and easy,” Alex says of the experience interacting with Princess Kate. “You can tell she is a mom. It was easy to see in the way she was so engaging with the girls. She was lovely. She got Lottie to come in and asked, ‘Do you want to paint my hand?’ ” Here is the finished product with the Princess’s print and another made by 4-year-old Maggie. Another image of the Princess and Maggie.  It turns out the Princess wasn’t the first royal to make a handprint for the hospice. Prince Charles did the same during a 2001 visit.Embed from Getty Images The Princess saw the hospice’s garden.  She spent time in the gazebo with parents who lost a child.  The Princess spoke with Anton Griffiths and Candice Jones from Llanelli, south Wales. Their 14-month-old daughter, Winnie, received end-of-life care at Tŷ Hafan in 2023.  We go back to The Evening Standard story.  The couple, who have two boys, spoke to the princess about their daughter, who had white matter disease, a condition affecting the brain, while sitting in the hospice’s garden with stunning views over the Severn estuary.  Mr Griffiths, a baker, said about Kate: “She said she couldn’t imagine what it would be like to be in that situation.” His partner added: “And she’s got two boys and a little girl the same as us, so I think it it’s very close to her heart, as well as ours.” Here is a Kensington Palace social media post shared following the hospice visit.  After her hospice engagement, the Princess then visited Corgi Hosiery. We learn more from The Telegraph’s piece by Victoria Ward.  The Princess wanted to use today’s visit to highlight the work of two organisations rooted in the community.  Corgi, a textiles manufacturer in Ammanford, South Wales, which focuses on the production of socks and knitwear. The visit is said to underline her passion for the textiles industry, borne in part from family history. More about the company from its site.  Corgi was founded in 1892 by Carmarthenshire draper Rhys Jones who, having purchased some second-hand knitting machines, started making thigh-high woollen stockings for the local colliers. He then began to produce a range of finer quality socks, ideal for men to wear to chapel on Sundays. Now, some 120 years and four generations later, the company is managed by Rhys’ great, great grandchildren Chris Jones and Lisa Wood. Below, the Princess with Mr. Jones and Ms. Wood.  Corgi holds a Royal Warrant as a Manufacturer of Knitwear and Hosiery to His Majesty The King—more from Wales Online.  Corgi produces more than 200,000 garments a year, specialising in natural fibres, by a team of 50 staff members, sold to 34 countries. Everything is made on site. Socks are produced for the King himself, and made slightly longer, and plain coloured, per his request. He also sends nine regimental ties to Corgi, with socks made to match. The Princess met the company’s design team and spoke with employees about projects they were working on. Wales Online reports that the company uses “a combination of old mechanical machines and new, more modern machines.” We return to The Daily Mail’s coverage.  Catherine took a seat at one machine where employee Shauna Kinsey, 24, showed her how to ‘link’ the toe to the sock, stitch by stitch. The Princess spent several minutes trying to get to grips with the process, laughing at her own efforts. ‘It’s so fiddly,’ she said. ‘It’s definitely not my forte.’ One more portion of the Wales Online coverage.  Kate was overheard talking to machinists taking an interest in the design process. She was all smiles as she tried her hand at it herself. But was heard to say “I’m sorry I was so terrible.” Chris Jones spoke positively about the visit, per this report from the South Wales Guardian.  “The princess said she wants to shine a light on manufacturing in the UK, so it’s really nice to get their support. “And it’s lovely for the staff, the skills they have got, they don’t always get the recognition, so it’s really nice. “We spoke about the industry, the challenges, but really she wanted to know how we made the products, and the skills involved.” After her visit, the Princess spoke with well-wishers gathered outside Corgi.  One little girl wanted to give the Princess her banana.  Here is a video posted by Kensington Palace following the Corgi visit.  Celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and heritage at @Corgi_Socks in south Wales. 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 — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) January 30, 2025 Now for our look at what Kate wore today: repeats of a coat by tailor Chris Kerr and a Zara dress. The cream-colored coat was custom-made for the Princess by menswear tailor Chris Kerr. It features a fitted bodice, notched lapels, three-button front closure, flap pockets, lightly padded shoulders, and flared cuffs. It was first noted during February 2023 engagements with Prince William in South Wales. NOTE: Initially, the post stated the coat was also worn for the December 2023 taping of the Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey – that is incorrect. Thank you to Sarah for her comment pointing this out! This was the fourth appearance of the Zara dress, officially called the Printed Dress with Belt when it was released. Made of 100% polyester, the dress features a pleated skirt, v-neck with attached bow, elastic on the inside of the waistband, button cuffs, and a wide self-belt.It was first worn in January 2020 for engagements in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The next appearance was in October 2021 at University College London. The Princess wore the dress again in April 2023 when visiting the Aberfan Memorial in Wales and again today.  The dress is long ago sold out, but available on sites like eBay and Poshmark. The Princess wore the Russell and Bromley 100 Point Blade pumps most recently seen at the Holocaust Memorial events on Monday. She brought back her ‘Alia’ Earrings (£95, about $118 at today’s exchange rates) by Welsh jeweler Spells of Love. The trapezoid-shaped hoops are handcrafted of recycled brass covered in 18K gold plating; they are available for preorder. I will close the post with one more photo from today.  VIDEOS: The Royal Family Channel has almost 8 minutes of coverage of the hospice visit in this video. This Royal Family Channel video covers the handprints.  And this video covers the Corgi Socks visit. (function(d, s, id) var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.0"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); (document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Source link

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The Princess of Wales chose familiar styles for engagements in Wales today. She started the day at Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice in Sully, near Cardiff. This was her first “away day” since beginning her return to more regular engagements following her surgery and chemotherapy. Kate Mansey of The Times shared two quick videos of the Princess arriving at the hospice.  NEW: The Princess of Wales has arrived in Wales where she is following in the footsteps of Princess Diana by becoming royal patron of @tyhafan children’s hospice near Cardiff.The position was then taken up by the King and now Kate. It’s part of a gradual return to work for Kate pic.twitter.com/nlPINNf21G — Kate Mansey (@KateMansey) January 30, 2025 As noted in the caption for the videos above, the Princess is the new royal patron for the hospice, taking on the role from King Charles. Diana, Princess of Wales, was the organization’s first royal patron while the facility was under construction. Here, you see her at a 1995 fundraiser for the facility, “A Concert of Hope,” at the Cardiff International Arena. Embed from Getty ImagesKing Charles has been the hospice’s patron since 2001. Here, you see him at a 2001 engagement at the hospice.Embed from Getty ImagesAnd at a 2007 engagement. Embed from Getty ImagesTŷ Hafan translates from Welsh to ‘Haven House’ in English. It was the first children’s hospice to open in Wales. More information about the hospice can be found on its website.  Tŷ Hafan…provides free care and support to children with life-shortening conditions and their families, both within the hospice and in homes and communities in Wales. Tŷ Hafan offers a lifeline vital throughout a child’s life, as well as at the end of life – through bereavement and beyond. 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 organisation is also focused on fostering connections, creating a feeling of community that ensures children and families feel more supported through their shared experiences. The Princess spent time with patients, their families, staff, and volunteers. We learn about today’s engagement from The Evening Standard’s story.  During the visit she joined a “stay and play” musical session with children and family members and spoke to two bereaved couples whose children were cared for at the hospice. When she chatted to a number of parents and their children during the musical therapy she said about the hospice: “I know what a lifeline it is and makes a difference.” The Princess met 5-year-old Oscar. Wales Online reports Oscar has “a rare multi-system condition which results in severe global developmental delay and epilepsy.”  She took part in a music therapy session, chatting with 3-year-old Dani Rae (in pink), who has muscular atrophy. The Independent reports Kensington Palace “has arranged for a donation of musical instruments for the hospice, based in the village of Sully near Cardiff, for future music therapy sessions.”   The Princess also met a patient named Felix and his family.    Felix was at the hospice with his parents, Alex and Dan Forbes, and his sisters Lottie, who turns 10 on Jan. 31, and Maggie, 4.  There are handprints along the main corridor leading to the canteen in the central hub of the hospice, giving it a bright and welcoming feel. “She was talking about the handprints and how lovely they are, and we said we had all done ours — but we did it before our youngest daughter Maggie was born,” Felix’s mom Alex tells PEOPLE. “So she said to Maggie, ‘I’m getting mine done today, shall we do it together?’” So the Princess and children made hand prints. Here, she is painting Maggie’s hand. More from The Daily Mail’s coverage. Catherine grabbed her hand and said: ‘Shall we do it together? Would you like me to paint your hand?’ She held her hand and brushed on red paint and said: ‘Tell me it tickles. Is it ticklish? My kiddies would love this if I went and did this back at home today.’ And here is Lottie painting the Princess’s hand. We return to the People article. While her parents say Maggie was a bit bashful about the whole experience, “Lottie’s now aware she’s all over the internet,” dad Dan says. “It was really warming and easy,” Alex says of the experience interacting with Princess Kate. “You can tell she is a mom. It was easy to see in the way she was so engaging with the girls. She was lovely. She got Lottie to come in and asked, ‘Do you want to paint my hand?’ ” Here is the finished product with the Princess’s print and another made by 4-year-old Maggie. Another image of the Princess and Maggie.  It turns out the Princess wasn’t the first royal to make a handprint for the hospice. Prince Charles did the same during a 2001 visit.Embed from Getty Images The Princess saw the hospice’s garden.  She spent time in the gazebo with parents who lost a child.  The Princess spoke with Anton Griffiths and Candice Jones from Llanelli, south Wales. Their 14-month-old daughter, Winnie, received end-of-life care at Tŷ Hafan in 2023.  We go back to The Evening Standard story.  The couple, who have two boys, spoke to the princess about their daughter, who had white matter disease, a condition affecting the brain, while sitting in the hospice’s garden with stunning views over the Severn estuary.  Mr Griffiths, a baker, said about Kate: “She said she couldn’t imagine what it would be like to be in that situation.” His partner added: “And she’s got two boys and a little girl the same as us, so I think it it’s very close to her heart, as well as ours.” Here is a Kensington Palace social media post shared following the hospice visit.  After her hospice engagement, the Princess then visited Corgi Hosiery. We learn more from The Telegraph’s piece by Victoria Ward.  The Princess wanted to use today’s visit to highlight the work of two organisations rooted in the community.  Corgi, a textiles manufacturer in Ammanford, South Wales, which focuses on the production of socks and knitwear. The visit is said to underline her passion for the textiles industry, borne in part from family history. More about the company from its site.  Corgi was founded in 1892 by Carmarthenshire draper Rhys Jones who, having purchased some second-hand knitting machines, started making thigh-high woollen stockings for the local colliers. He then began to produce a range of finer quality socks, ideal for men to wear to chapel on Sundays. Now, some 120 years and four generations later, the company is managed by Rhys’ great, great grandchildren Chris Jones and Lisa Wood. Below, the Princess with Mr. Jones and Ms. Wood.  Corgi holds a Royal Warrant as a Manufacturer of Knitwear and Hosiery to His Majesty The King—more from Wales Online.  Corgi produces more than 200,000 garments a year, specialising in natural fibres, by a team of 50 staff members, sold to 34 countries. Everything is made on site. Socks are produced for the King himself, and made slightly longer, and plain coloured, per his request. He also sends nine regimental ties to Corgi, with socks made to match. The Princess met the company’s design team and spoke with employees about projects they were working on. Wales Online reports that the company uses “a combination of old mechanical machines and new, more modern machines.” We return to The Daily Mail’s coverage.  Catherine took a seat at one machine where employee Shauna Kinsey, 24, showed her how to ‘link’ the toe to the sock, stitch by stitch. The Princess spent several minutes trying to get to grips with the process, laughing at her own efforts. ‘It’s so fiddly,’ she said. ‘It’s definitely not my forte.’ One more portion of the Wales Online coverage.  Kate was overheard talking to machinists taking an interest in the design process. She was all smiles as she tried her hand at it herself. But was heard to say “I’m sorry I was so terrible.” Chris Jones spoke positively about the visit, per this report from the South Wales Guardian.  “The princess said she wants to shine a light on manufacturing in the UK, so it’s really nice to get their support. “And it’s lovely for the staff, the skills they have got, they don’t always get the recognition, so it’s really nice. “We spoke about the industry, the challenges, but really she wanted to know how we made the products, and the skills involved.” After her visit, the Princess spoke with well-wishers gathered outside Corgi.  One little girl wanted to give the Princess her banana.  Here is a video posted by Kensington Palace following the Corgi visit.  Celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and heritage at @Corgi_Socks in south Wales. 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 — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) January 30, 2025 Now for our look at what Kate wore today: repeats of a coat by tailor Chris Kerr and a Zara dress. The cream-colored coat was custom-made for the Princess by menswear tailor Chris Kerr. It features a fitted bodice, notched lapels, three-button front closure, flap pockets, lightly padded shoulders, and flared cuffs. It was first noted during February 2023 engagements with Prince William in South Wales. NOTE: Initially, the post stated the coat was also worn for the December 2023 taping of the Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey – that is incorrect. Thank you to Sarah for her comment pointing this out! This was the fourth appearance of the Zara dress, officially called the Printed Dress with Belt when it was released. Made of 100% polyester, the dress features a pleated skirt, v-neck with attached bow, elastic on the inside of the waistband, button cuffs, and a wide self-belt.It was first worn in January 2020 for engagements in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The next appearance was in October 2021 at University College London. The Princess wore the dress again in April 2023 when visiting the Aberfan Memorial in Wales and again today.  The dress is long ago sold out, but available on sites like eBay and Poshmark. The Princess wore the Russell and Bromley 100 Point Blade pumps most recently seen at the Holocaust Memorial events on Monday. She brought back her ‘Alia’ Earrings (£95, about $118 at today’s exchange rates) by Welsh jeweler Spells of Love. The trapezoid-shaped hoops are handcrafted of recycled brass covered in 18K gold plating; they are available for preorder. I will close the post with one more photo from today.  VIDEOS: The Royal Family Channel has almost 8 minutes of coverage of the hospice visit in this video. This Royal Family Channel video covers the handprints.  And this video covers the Corgi Socks visit. (function(d, s, id) var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.0"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); (document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Source link

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The Princess of Wales chose familiar styles for engagements in Wales today. She started the day at Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice in Sully, near Cardiff. This was her first “away day” since beginning her return to more regular engagements following her surgery and chemotherapy. Kate Mansey of The Times shared two quick videos of the Princess arriving at the hospice.  NEW: The Princess of Wales has arrived in Wales where she is following in the footsteps of Princess Diana by becoming royal patron of @tyhafan children’s hospice near Cardiff.The position was then taken up by the King and now Kate. It’s part of a gradual return to work for Kate pic.twitter.com/nlPINNf21G — Kate Mansey (@KateMansey) January 30, 2025 As noted in the caption for the videos above, the Princess is the new royal patron for the hospice, taking on the role from King Charles. Diana, Princess of Wales, was the organization’s first royal patron while the facility was under construction. Here, you see her at a 1995 fundraiser for the facility, “A Concert of Hope,” at the Cardiff International Arena. Embed from Getty ImagesKing Charles has been the hospice’s patron since 2001. Here, you see him at a 2001 engagement at the hospice.Embed from Getty ImagesAnd at a 2007 engagement. Embed from Getty ImagesTŷ Hafan translates from Welsh to ‘Haven House’ in English. It was the first children’s hospice to open in Wales. More information about the hospice can be found on its website.  Tŷ Hafan…provides free care and support to children with life-shortening conditions and their families, both within the hospice and in homes and communities in Wales. Tŷ Hafan offers a lifeline vital throughout a child’s life, as well as at the end of life – through bereavement and beyond. 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 organisation is also focused on fostering connections, creating a feeling of community that ensures children and families feel more supported through their shared experiences. The Princess spent time with patients, their families, staff, and volunteers. We learn about today’s engagement from The Evening Standard’s story.  During the visit she joined a “stay and play” musical session with children and family members and spoke to two bereaved couples whose children were cared for at the hospice. When she chatted to a number of parents and their children during the musical therapy she said about the hospice: “I know what a lifeline it is and makes a difference.” The Princess met 5-year-old Oscar. Wales Online reports Oscar has “a rare multi-system condition which results in severe global developmental delay and epilepsy.”  She took part in a music therapy session, chatting with 3-year-old Dani Rae (in pink), who has muscular atrophy. The Independent reports Kensington Palace “has arranged for a donation of musical instruments for the hospice, based in the village of Sully near Cardiff, for future music therapy sessions.”   The Princess also met a patient named Felix and his family.    Felix was at the hospice with his parents, Alex and Dan Forbes, and his sisters Lottie, who turns 10 on Jan. 31, and Maggie, 4.  There are handprints along the main corridor leading to the canteen in the central hub of the hospice, giving it a bright and welcoming feel. “She was talking about the handprints and how lovely they are, and we said we had all done ours — but we did it before our youngest daughter Maggie was born,” Felix’s mom Alex tells PEOPLE. “So she said to Maggie, ‘I’m getting mine done today, shall we do it together?’” So the Princess and children made hand prints. Here, she is painting Maggie’s hand. More from The Daily Mail’s coverage. Catherine grabbed her hand and said: ‘Shall we do it together? Would you like me to paint your hand?’ She held her hand and brushed on red paint and said: ‘Tell me it tickles. Is it ticklish? My kiddies would love this if I went and did this back at home today.’ And here is Lottie painting the Princess’s hand. We return to the People article. While her parents say Maggie was a bit bashful about the whole experience, “Lottie’s now aware she’s all over the internet,” dad Dan says. “It was really warming and easy,” Alex says of the experience interacting with Princess Kate. “You can tell she is a mom. It was easy to see in the way she was so engaging with the girls. She was lovely. She got Lottie to come in and asked, ‘Do you want to paint my hand?’ ” Here is the finished product with the Princess’s print and another made by 4-year-old Maggie. Another image of the Princess and Maggie.  It turns out the Princess wasn’t the first royal to make a handprint for the hospice. Prince Charles did the same during a 2001 visit.Embed from Getty Images The Princess saw the hospice’s garden.  She spent time in the gazebo with parents who lost a child.  The Princess spoke with Anton Griffiths and Candice Jones from Llanelli, south Wales. Their 14-month-old daughter, Winnie, received end-of-life care at Tŷ Hafan in 2023.  We go back to The Evening Standard story.  The couple, who have two boys, spoke to the princess about their daughter, who had white matter disease, a condition affecting the brain, while sitting in the hospice’s garden with stunning views over the Severn estuary.  Mr Griffiths, a baker, said about Kate: “She said she couldn’t imagine what it would be like to be in that situation.” His partner added: “And she’s got two boys and a little girl the same as us, so I think it it’s very close to her heart, as well as ours.” Here is a Kensington Palace social media post shared following the hospice visit.  After her hospice engagement, the Princess then visited Corgi Hosiery. We learn more from The Telegraph’s piece by Victoria Ward.  The Princess wanted to use today’s visit to highlight the work of two organisations rooted in the community.  Corgi, a textiles manufacturer in Ammanford, South Wales, which focuses on the production of socks and knitwear. The visit is said to underline her passion for the textiles industry, borne in part from family history. More about the company from its site.  Corgi was founded in 1892 by Carmarthenshire draper Rhys Jones who, having purchased some second-hand knitting machines, started making thigh-high woollen stockings for the local colliers. He then began to produce a range of finer quality socks, ideal for men to wear to chapel on Sundays. Now, some 120 years and four generations later, the company is managed by Rhys’ great, great grandchildren Chris Jones and Lisa Wood. Below, the Princess with Mr. Jones and Ms. Wood.  Corgi holds a Royal Warrant as a Manufacturer of Knitwear and Hosiery to His Majesty The King—more from Wales Online.  Corgi produces more than 200,000 garments a year, specialising in natural fibres, by a team of 50 staff members, sold to 34 countries. Everything is made on site. Socks are produced for the King himself, and made slightly longer, and plain coloured, per his request. He also sends nine regimental ties to Corgi, with socks made to match. The Princess met the company’s design team and spoke with employees about projects they were working on. Wales Online reports that the company uses “a combination of old mechanical machines and new, more modern machines.” We return to The Daily Mail’s coverage.  Catherine took a seat at one machine where employee Shauna Kinsey, 24, showed her how to ‘link’ the toe to the sock, stitch by stitch. The Princess spent several minutes trying to get to grips with the process, laughing at her own efforts. ‘It’s so fiddly,’ she said. ‘It’s definitely not my forte.’ One more portion of the Wales Online coverage.  Kate was overheard talking to machinists taking an interest in the design process. She was all smiles as she tried her hand at it herself. But was heard to say “I’m sorry I was so terrible.” Chris Jones spoke positively about the visit, per this report from the South Wales Guardian.  “The princess said she wants to shine a light on manufacturing in the UK, so it’s really nice to get their support. “And it’s lovely for the staff, the skills they have got, they don’t always get the recognition, so it’s really nice. “We spoke about the industry, the challenges, but really she wanted to know how we made the products, and the skills involved.” After her visit, the Princess spoke with well-wishers gathered outside Corgi.  One little girl wanted to give the Princess her banana.  Here is a video posted by Kensington Palace following the Corgi visit.  Celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and heritage at @Corgi_Socks in south Wales. 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 — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) January 30, 2025 Now for our look at what Kate wore today: repeats of a coat by tailor Chris Kerr and a Zara dress. The cream-colored coat was custom-made for the Princess by menswear tailor Chris Kerr. It features a fitted bodice, notched lapels, three-button front closure, flap pockets, lightly padded shoulders, and flared cuffs. It was first noted during February 2023 engagements with Prince William in South Wales. NOTE: Initially, the post stated the coat was also worn for the December 2023 taping of the Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey – that is incorrect. Thank you to Sarah for her comment pointing this out! This was the fourth appearance of the Zara dress, officially called the Printed Dress with Belt when it was released. Made of 100% polyester, the dress features a pleated skirt, v-neck with attached bow, elastic on the inside of the waistband, button cuffs, and a wide self-belt.It was first worn in January 2020 for engagements in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The next appearance was in October 2021 at University College London. The Princess wore the dress again in April 2023 when visiting the Aberfan Memorial in Wales and again today.  The dress is long ago sold out, but available on sites like eBay and Poshmark. The Princess wore the Russell and Bromley 100 Point Blade pumps most recently seen at the Holocaust Memorial events on Monday. She brought back her ‘Alia’ Earrings (£95, about $118 at today’s exchange rates) by Welsh jeweler Spells of Love. The trapezoid-shaped hoops are handcrafted of recycled brass covered in 18K gold plating; they are available for preorder. I will close the post with one more photo from today.  VIDEOS: The Royal Family Channel has almost 8 minutes of coverage of the hospice visit in this video. This Royal Family Channel video covers the handprints.  And this video covers the Corgi Socks visit. (function(d, s, id) var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.0"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); (document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Source link

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The Princess of Wales chose familiar styles for engagements in Wales today. She started the day at Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice in Sully, near Cardiff. This was her first “away day” since beginning her return to more regular engagements following her surgery and chemotherapy. Kate Mansey of The Times shared two quick videos of the Princess arriving at the hospice.  NEW: The Princess of Wales has arrived in Wales where she is following in the footsteps of Princess Diana by becoming royal patron of @tyhafan children’s hospice near Cardiff.The position was then taken up by the King and now Kate. It’s part of a gradual return to work for Kate pic.twitter.com/nlPINNf21G — Kate Mansey (@KateMansey) January 30, 2025 As noted in the caption for the videos above, the Princess is the new royal patron for the hospice, taking on the role from King Charles. Diana, Princess of Wales, was the organization’s first royal patron while the facility was under construction. Here, you see her at a 1995 fundraiser for the facility, “A Concert of Hope,” at the Cardiff International Arena. Embed from Getty ImagesKing Charles has been the hospice’s patron since 2001. Here, you see him at a 2001 engagement at the hospice.Embed from Getty ImagesAnd at a 2007 engagement. Embed from Getty ImagesTŷ Hafan translates from Welsh to ‘Haven House’ in English. It was the first children’s hospice to open in Wales. More information about the hospice can be found on its website.  Tŷ Hafan…provides free care and support to children with life-shortening conditions and their families, both within the hospice and in homes and communities in Wales. Tŷ Hafan offers a lifeline vital throughout a child’s life, as well as at the end of life – through bereavement and beyond. 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 organisation is also focused on fostering connections, creating a feeling of community that ensures children and families feel more supported through their shared experiences. The Princess spent time with patients, their families, staff, and volunteers. We learn about today’s engagement from The Evening Standard’s story.  During the visit she joined a “stay and play” musical session with children and family members and spoke to two bereaved couples whose children were cared for at the hospice. When she chatted to a number of parents and their children during the musical therapy she said about the hospice: “I know what a lifeline it is and makes a difference.” The Princess met 5-year-old Oscar. Wales Online reports Oscar has “a rare multi-system condition which results in severe global developmental delay and epilepsy.”  She took part in a music therapy session, chatting with 3-year-old Dani Rae (in pink), who has muscular atrophy. The Independent reports Kensington Palace “has arranged for a donation of musical instruments for the hospice, based in the village of Sully near Cardiff, for future music therapy sessions.”   The Princess also met a patient named Felix and his family.    Felix was at the hospice with his parents, Alex and Dan Forbes, and his sisters Lottie, who turns 10 on Jan. 31, and Maggie, 4.  There are handprints along the main corridor leading to the canteen in the central hub of the hospice, giving it a bright and welcoming feel. “She was talking about the handprints and how lovely they are, and we said we had all done ours — but we did it before our youngest daughter Maggie was born,” Felix’s mom Alex tells PEOPLE. “So she said to Maggie, ‘I’m getting mine done today, shall we do it together?’” So the Princess and children made hand prints. Here, she is painting Maggie’s hand. More from The Daily Mail’s coverage. Catherine grabbed her hand and said: ‘Shall we do it together? Would you like me to paint your hand?’ She held her hand and brushed on red paint and said: ‘Tell me it tickles. Is it ticklish? My kiddies would love this if I went and did this back at home today.’ And here is Lottie painting the Princess’s hand. We return to the People article. While her parents say Maggie was a bit bashful about the whole experience, “Lottie’s now aware she’s all over the internet,” dad Dan says. “It was really warming and easy,” Alex says of the experience interacting with Princess Kate. “You can tell she is a mom. It was easy to see in the way she was so engaging with the girls. She was lovely. She got Lottie to come in and asked, ‘Do you want to paint my hand?’ ” Here is the finished product with the Princess’s print and another made by 4-year-old Maggie. Another image of the Princess and Maggie.  It turns out the Princess wasn’t the first royal to make a handprint for the hospice. Prince Charles did the same during a 2001 visit.Embed from Getty Images The Princess saw the hospice’s garden.  She spent time in the gazebo with parents who lost a child.  The Princess spoke with Anton Griffiths and Candice Jones from Llanelli, south Wales. Their 14-month-old daughter, Winnie, received end-of-life care at Tŷ Hafan in 2023.  We go back to The Evening Standard story.  The couple, who have two boys, spoke to the princess about their daughter, who had white matter disease, a condition affecting the brain, while sitting in the hospice’s garden with stunning views over the Severn estuary.  Mr Griffiths, a baker, said about Kate: “She said she couldn’t imagine what it would be like to be in that situation.” His partner added: “And she’s got two boys and a little girl the same as us, so I think it it’s very close to her heart, as well as ours.” Here is a Kensington Palace social media post shared following the hospice visit.  After her hospice engagement, the Princess then visited Corgi Hosiery. We learn more from The Telegraph’s piece by Victoria Ward.  The Princess wanted to use today’s visit to highlight the work of two organisations rooted in the community.  Corgi, a textiles manufacturer in Ammanford, South Wales, which focuses on the production of socks and knitwear. The visit is said to underline her passion for the textiles industry, borne in part from family history. More about the company from its site.  Corgi was founded in 1892 by Carmarthenshire draper Rhys Jones who, having purchased some second-hand knitting machines, started making thigh-high woollen stockings for the local colliers. He then began to produce a range of finer quality socks, ideal for men to wear to chapel on Sundays. Now, some 120 years and four generations later, the company is managed by Rhys’ great, great grandchildren Chris Jones and Lisa Wood. Below, the Princess with Mr. Jones and Ms. Wood.  Corgi holds a Royal Warrant as a Manufacturer of Knitwear and Hosiery to His Majesty The King—more from Wales Online.  Corgi produces more than 200,000 garments a year, specialising in natural fibres, by a team of 50 staff members, sold to 34 countries. Everything is made on site. Socks are produced for the King himself, and made slightly longer, and plain coloured, per his request. He also sends nine regimental ties to Corgi, with socks made to match. The Princess met the company’s design team and spoke with employees about projects they were working on. Wales Online reports that the company uses “a combination of old mechanical machines and new, more modern machines.” We return to The Daily Mail’s coverage.  Catherine took a seat at one machine where employee Shauna Kinsey, 24, showed her how to ‘link’ the toe to the sock, stitch by stitch. The Princess spent several minutes trying to get to grips with the process, laughing at her own efforts. ‘It’s so fiddly,’ she said. ‘It’s definitely not my forte.’ One more portion of the Wales Online coverage.  Kate was overheard talking to machinists taking an interest in the design process. She was all smiles as she tried her hand at it herself. But was heard to say “I’m sorry I was so terrible.” Chris Jones spoke positively about the visit, per this report from the South Wales Guardian.  “The princess said she wants to shine a light on manufacturing in the UK, so it’s really nice to get their support. “And it’s lovely for the staff, the skills they have got, they don’t always get the recognition, so it’s really nice. “We spoke about the industry, the challenges, but really she wanted to know how we made the products, and the skills involved.” After her visit, the Princess spoke with well-wishers gathered outside Corgi.  One little girl wanted to give the Princess her banana.  Here is a video posted by Kensington Palace following the Corgi visit.  Celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and heritage at @Corgi_Socks in south Wales. 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 — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) January 30, 2025 Now for our look at what Kate wore today: repeats of a coat by tailor Chris Kerr and a Zara dress. The cream-colored coat was custom-made for the Princess by menswear tailor Chris Kerr. It features a fitted bodice, notched lapels, three-button front closure, flap pockets, lightly padded shoulders, and flared cuffs. It was first noted during February 2023 engagements with Prince William in South Wales. NOTE: Initially, the post stated the coat was also worn for the December 2023 taping of the Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey – that is incorrect. Thank you to Sarah for her comment pointing this out! This was the fourth appearance of the Zara dress, officially called the Printed Dress with Belt when it was released. Made of 100% polyester, the dress features a pleated skirt, v-neck with attached bow, elastic on the inside of the waistband, button cuffs, and a wide self-belt.It was first worn in January 2020 for engagements in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The next appearance was in October 2021 at University College London. The Princess wore the dress again in April 2023 when visiting the Aberfan Memorial in Wales and again today.  The dress is long ago sold out, but available on sites like eBay and Poshmark. The Princess wore the Russell and Bromley 100 Point Blade pumps most recently seen at the Holocaust Memorial events on Monday. She brought back her ‘Alia’ Earrings (£95, about $118 at today’s exchange rates) by Welsh jeweler Spells of Love. The trapezoid-shaped hoops are handcrafted of recycled brass covered in 18K gold plating; they are available for preorder. I will close the post with one more photo from today.  VIDEOS: The Royal Family Channel has almost 8 minutes of coverage of the hospice visit in this video. This Royal Family Channel video covers the handprints.  And this video covers the Corgi Socks visit. (function(d, s, id) var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.0"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); (document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Source link

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The Princess of Wales chose familiar styles for engagements in Wales today. She started the day at Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice in Sully, near Cardiff. This was her first “away day” since beginning her return to more regular engagements following her surgery and chemotherapy. Kate Mansey of The Times shared two quick videos of the Princess arriving at the hospice.  NEW: The Princess of Wales has arrived in Wales where she is following in the footsteps of Princess Diana by becoming royal patron of @tyhafan children’s hospice near Cardiff.The position was then taken up by the King and now Kate. It’s part of a gradual return to work for Kate pic.twitter.com/nlPINNf21G — Kate Mansey (@KateMansey) January 30, 2025 As noted in the caption for the videos above, the Princess is the new royal patron for the hospice, taking on the role from King Charles. Diana, Princess of Wales, was the organization’s first royal patron while the facility was under construction. Here, you see her at a 1995 fundraiser for the facility, “A Concert of Hope,” at the Cardiff International Arena. Embed from Getty ImagesKing Charles has been the hospice’s patron since 2001. Here, you see him at a 2001 engagement at the hospice.Embed from Getty ImagesAnd at a 2007 engagement. Embed from Getty ImagesTŷ Hafan translates from Welsh to ‘Haven House’ in English. It was the first children’s hospice to open in Wales. More information about the hospice can be found on its website.  Tŷ Hafan…provides free care and support to children with life-shortening conditions and their families, both within the hospice and in homes and communities in Wales. Tŷ Hafan offers a lifeline vital throughout a child’s life, as well as at the end of life – through bereavement and beyond. 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 organisation is also focused on fostering connections, creating a feeling of community that ensures children and families feel more supported through their shared experiences. The Princess spent time with patients, their families, staff, and volunteers. We learn about today’s engagement from The Evening Standard’s story.  During the visit she joined a “stay and play” musical session with children and family members and spoke to two bereaved couples whose children were cared for at the hospice. When she chatted to a number of parents and their children during the musical therapy she said about the hospice: “I know what a lifeline it is and makes a difference.” The Princess met 5-year-old Oscar. Wales Online reports Oscar has “a rare multi-system condition which results in severe global developmental delay and epilepsy.”  She took part in a music therapy session, chatting with 3-year-old Dani Rae (in pink), who has muscular atrophy. The Independent reports Kensington Palace “has arranged for a donation of musical instruments for the hospice, based in the village of Sully near Cardiff, for future music therapy sessions.”   The Princess also met a patient named Felix and his family.    Felix was at the hospice with his parents, Alex and Dan Forbes, and his sisters Lottie, who turns 10 on Jan. 31, and Maggie, 4.  There are handprints along the main corridor leading to the canteen in the central hub of the hospice, giving it a bright and welcoming feel. “She was talking about the handprints and how lovely they are, and we said we had all done ours — but we did it before our youngest daughter Maggie was born,” Felix’s mom Alex tells PEOPLE. “So she said to Maggie, ‘I’m getting mine done today, shall we do it together?’” So the Princess and children made hand prints. Here, she is painting Maggie’s hand. More from The Daily Mail’s coverage. Catherine grabbed her hand and said: ‘Shall we do it together? Would you like me to paint your hand?’ She held her hand and brushed on red paint and said: ‘Tell me it tickles. Is it ticklish? My kiddies would love this if I went and did this back at home today.’ And here is Lottie painting the Princess’s hand. We return to the People article. While her parents say Maggie was a bit bashful about the whole experience, “Lottie’s now aware she’s all over the internet,” dad Dan says. “It was really warming and easy,” Alex says of the experience interacting with Princess Kate. “You can tell she is a mom. It was easy to see in the way she was so engaging with the girls. She was lovely. She got Lottie to come in and asked, ‘Do you want to paint my hand?’ ” Here is the finished product with the Princess’s print and another made by 4-year-old Maggie. Another image of the Princess and Maggie.  It turns out the Princess wasn’t the first royal to make a handprint for the hospice. Prince Charles did the same during a 2001 visit.Embed from Getty Images The Princess saw the hospice’s garden.  She spent time in the gazebo with parents who lost a child.  The Princess spoke with Anton Griffiths and Candice Jones from Llanelli, south Wales. Their 14-month-old daughter, Winnie, received end-of-life care at Tŷ Hafan in 2023.  We go back to The Evening Standard story.  The couple, who have two boys, spoke to the princess about their daughter, who had white matter disease, a condition affecting the brain, while sitting in the hospice’s garden with stunning views over the Severn estuary.  Mr Griffiths, a baker, said about Kate: “She said she couldn’t imagine what it would be like to be in that situation.” His partner added: “And she’s got two boys and a little girl the same as us, so I think it it’s very close to her heart, as well as ours.” Here is a Kensington Palace social media post shared following the hospice visit.  After her hospice engagement, the Princess then visited Corgi Hosiery. We learn more from The Telegraph’s piece by Victoria Ward.  The Princess wanted to use today’s visit to highlight the work of two organisations rooted in the community.  Corgi, a textiles manufacturer in Ammanford, South Wales, which focuses on the production of socks and knitwear. The visit is said to underline her passion for the textiles industry, borne in part from family history. More about the company from its site.  Corgi was founded in 1892 by Carmarthenshire draper Rhys Jones who, having purchased some second-hand knitting machines, started making thigh-high woollen stockings for the local colliers. He then began to produce a range of finer quality socks, ideal for men to wear to chapel on Sundays. Now, some 120 years and four generations later, the company is managed by Rhys’ great, great grandchildren Chris Jones and Lisa Wood. Below, the Princess with Mr. Jones and Ms. Wood.  Corgi holds a Royal Warrant as a Manufacturer of Knitwear and Hosiery to His Majesty The King—more from Wales Online.  Corgi produces more than 200,000 garments a year, specialising in natural fibres, by a team of 50 staff members, sold to 34 countries. Everything is made on site. Socks are produced for the King himself, and made slightly longer, and plain coloured, per his request. He also sends nine regimental ties to Corgi, with socks made to match. The Princess met the company’s design team and spoke with employees about projects they were working on. Wales Online reports that the company uses “a combination of old mechanical machines and new, more modern machines.” We return to The Daily Mail’s coverage.  Catherine took a seat at one machine where employee Shauna Kinsey, 24, showed her how to ‘link’ the toe to the sock, stitch by stitch. The Princess spent several minutes trying to get to grips with the process, laughing at her own efforts. ‘It’s so fiddly,’ she said. ‘It’s definitely not my forte.’ One more portion of the Wales Online coverage.  Kate was overheard talking to machinists taking an interest in the design process. She was all smiles as she tried her hand at it herself. But was heard to say “I’m sorry I was so terrible.” Chris Jones spoke positively about the visit, per this report from the South Wales Guardian.  “The princess said she wants to shine a light on manufacturing in the UK, so it’s really nice to get their support. “And it’s lovely for the staff, the skills they have got, they don’t always get the recognition, so it’s really nice. “We spoke about the industry, the challenges, but really she wanted to know how we made the products, and the skills involved.” After her visit, the Princess spoke with well-wishers gathered outside Corgi.  One little girl wanted to give the Princess her banana.  Here is a video posted by Kensington Palace following the Corgi visit.  Celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and heritage at @Corgi_Socks in south Wales. 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 — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) January 30, 2025 Now for our look at what Kate wore today: repeats of a coat by tailor Chris Kerr and a Zara dress. The cream-colored coat was custom-made for the Princess by menswear tailor Chris Kerr. It features a fitted bodice, notched lapels, three-button front closure, flap pockets, lightly padded shoulders, and flared cuffs. It was first noted during February 2023 engagements with Prince William in South Wales. NOTE: Initially, the post stated the coat was also worn for the December 2023 taping of the Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey – that is incorrect. Thank you to Sarah for her comment pointing this out! This was the fourth appearance of the Zara dress, officially called the Printed Dress with Belt when it was released. Made of 100% polyester, the dress features a pleated skirt, v-neck with attached bow, elastic on the inside of the waistband, button cuffs, and a wide self-belt.It was first worn in January 2020 for engagements in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The next appearance was in October 2021 at University College London. The Princess wore the dress again in April 2023 when visiting the Aberfan Memorial in Wales and again today.  The dress is long ago sold out, but available on sites like eBay and Poshmark. The Princess wore the Russell and Bromley 100 Point Blade pumps most recently seen at the Holocaust Memorial events on Monday. She brought back her ‘Alia’ Earrings (£95, about $118 at today’s exchange rates) by Welsh jeweler Spells of Love. The trapezoid-shaped hoops are handcrafted of recycled brass covered in 18K gold plating; they are available for preorder. I will close the post with one more photo from today.  VIDEOS: The Royal Family Channel has almost 8 minutes of coverage of the hospice visit in this video. This Royal Family Channel video covers the handprints.  And this video covers the Corgi Socks visit. (function(d, s, id) var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.0"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); (document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Source link

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─ •✧ WILLIAM'S YEAR IN REVIEW : FEBRUARY ✧• ─

1 FEBRUARY - William held an Investiture Ceremony at Windsor Castle. 2 FEBRUARY - He received Brigadier Giles Harris and Lieutenant Colonel John Livesey (Regimental Lieutenant Colonel & Commanding Officer) of 1st Battalion Welsh Guards at Windsor Castle. 3 FEBRUARY - William held an Investiture at Windsor Castle. 9 FEBRUARY - William and Catherine were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (Colonel Edward Bolitho) at the National Maritime Museum Falmouth in Discovery Quay. Afterwards, they visited the Dracaena Centre. 10 FEBRUARY - He visited the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust at Ipswich Ambulance Station and afterwards visited Ipswich Hospital on Heath Road.

19 FEBRUARY - William and Catherine attended the British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Festival Hall where and were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa). 23 FEBRUARY - He held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace and afterwards opened Bentley House and Passage House on King's Scholars Passage in London. 25 FEBRUARY - William and met the volunteers and staff of the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust and attended the Six Nations Rugby Match between Wales and England at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. They were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan (Mrs. Morfudd Meredith). 28 FEBRUARY - William and Catherine were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of West Glamorgan (Mrs. Louise Fleet) at Brynawel House Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Pontyclun. Afterwards, they visited Aberavon Celtic Leisure Centre, where His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Mid Glamorgan (Mr. Peter Vaughan) received them. William became the Patron of Wales Air Ambulance and subsequently, he and Catherine were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (Miss Sara Edwards) as they opened the new patient room at Wales Air Ambulance Ty Elusen in Dafen.

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Flu: Masks required in Wales' hospitals again amid flu fears

Patients and visitors at hospitals across south Wales are being told to wear masks to control the spread of infection amid concerns about an increase in flu cases. Cardiff and Vale, Hywel Dda, Anuerin Bevan and Cwm Taf Morgannwg health boards all announced new mask-wearing rules on Friday. It comes as figures suggest respiratory syncytial virus is past its peak, but doctors in Wales are seeing an…

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GHOST STORY (1981) – Episode 269 – Decades of Horror 1980s

“Dance with me, you little toad.” Okay, but could we have a safe word, just in case? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss Ghost Story (1981), the film made from Peter Straub’s bestselling novel starring five Hollywood legends.

Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 269 – Ghost Story (1981)

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Two generations of men find themselves haunted by the presence of a spectral woman. When the son of one of the elderly men returns to his hometown after his brother’s mysterious death, they attempt to unravel her story.

Directed by: John Irvin

Writing Credits: Lawrence D. Cohen (screenplay by); Peter Straub (based on the 1979 novel by)

Music by: Philippe Sarde

Cinematography by: Jack Cardiff (director of photography)

Editing by: Tom Rolf

Costume Design by: May Routh

Production Design/Art Direction by: Norman Newberry

Makeup Department:

Dick Smith (make-up illusions by)

Rick Baker (special makeup effects artist)

Carl Fullerton (special makeup effects artist)

Visual Effects by:

Albert Whitlock (special visual effects)

Syd Dutton (matte artist)

Dennis Glouner (matte photographer)

Bill Taylor (matte photographer)

Henry Schoessler (matte crew) (uncredited)

Susan Turner (visual effects) (uncredited)

Stunts (selected): Glenn Randall Jr. (stunt coordinator); Dick Warlock (stunts)

Selected Cast:

Fred Astaire as Ricky Hawthorne

Melvyn Douglas as John Jaffrey

Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Edward Wanderley

John Houseman as Sears James

Craig Wasson as Don / David

Patricia Neal as Stella

Alice Krige as Alma / Eva

Jacqueline Brookes as Milly

Miguel Fernandes qs Gregory Bate

Lance Holcomb as Fenny Bate

Mark Chamberlin as Young John Jaffrey

Tim Choate as Young Ricky Hawthorne

Kurt Johnson as Young Edward Wanderley

Ken Olin as Young Sears James

Brad Sullivan as Sheriff Hardesty

Robin Curtis as Rea Dedham

Breon Gorman as Nettie Dedham

James Greene as Mailman

Cagle D. Green as Eva’s Apparition

Kyra Carleton as Eva’s Apparition

Alfred Curven as Man in Coffin

Our apologies to the Grue-Believers expecting Without Warning (1980), but Ghost Story (1981) is a film the Grue-Crew have been keeping their collective eyes on for a few years, patiently waiting for it to move from PPV to a subscription service. Rest assured, Without Warning is already rescheduled to record in late November 2024.

Ghost Story’s cast and crew sports eight Oscar winners plus several nominees, and yet, the Grue-Crew are divided in their appreciation. Compromises and sacrifices must be made when transforming a 500-page, complexly plotted novel into a two-hour movie, and the results are hit-and-miss. Despite its faults, it’s a remarkable film, and the crew has much to discuss.

At the time of this writing, Ghost Story is available to stream from Amazon Prime (for a short time) and multiple PPV sources. It is also available on physical media as a Blu-ray formatted disc from Scream Factory. 

Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Jeff, will be The Blob (1988)! Classic Era covered the original 1958 version, and a previous 80s crew covered this version in episode 126 almost seven years ago. This time, the current 80s Grue-Crew will be joined by effects artists Ralph Miller and Jeff Farley, who both worked on the film. This is going to be fun!

Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.

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Emotive Newcomer's 'Marionette' Debut New 'Your Hand' Single

New Cardiff Band 'Marionette' have today released their brand new debut single 'Your Hand' which will be released on all streaming platforms. 'Marionette made their well recieved debut on the Adam Walton BBC Introducing in Wales show on BBC Radio Wales recently, which was deemed an '...a powerful and impressive debut!' by Adam Walton.

Hailing from the heart of South Wales, Marionette is an indie alternative rock band that weaves together the sharp, melodic sensibilities of The Strokes, the eclectic flair of Mini Mansions, and the Britpop cool of Blur. Originally founded as a covers band by two childhood friends, Marionette has evolved into a powerful four-piece, crafting original music that resonates with the energy and authenticity of the modern rock scene.

The band's story began in the close quarters of a university house, where the two founding members spent countless nights writing songs, experimenting with sounds, and dreaming of a bigger stage. Their deep-rooted friendship and shared passion for music laid the groundwork for what would eventually become Marionette. As their songwriting skills sharpened and their creative vision became clearer, they knew it was time to take their music beyond the confines of their living room.

With the addition of two new members who brought fresh influences and dynamic energy, Marionette transformed into a full-fledged band ready to take on the local music scene. They quickly made a name for themselves in South Wales, performing at local venues where their original music captivated audiences with its blend of jangly guitar riffs, punchy rhythms, and introspective lyrics. Each performance reinforced their belief that they were onto something special—creating a sound that is both nostalgic and refreshingly original, echoing the best of the past while firmly looking toward the future.

With a growing reputation across South Wales and beyond, Marionette is poised to make their mark on the UK music scene, offering a fresh take on the alternative rock genre that is as infectious as it is authentic.

Marionette said this about the track....... Our new release is called Your Hand and it’ll be our first release. The lyrics were written about the walk home from a first date, initially feeling anxious about how everything went but then throughout the song feeling more and more excited about the future with this person. The main guitar part was written first, channeling a massive grungy sound. To balance this the second guitar plays a more jangly Smiths-esque line in the verses. This all comes together with driving bass and huge drums, and of course the drum solos to leave some room for dancing after the choruses. The song has been a favourite both in the band and for the audiences we’ve played to, so we knew we wanted this to be our first single. We recorded it over two days in the summer at Hot Jam in Bridgend, with the help of William’s brother Alex and the ever loving and patient Colm Foxon - the engineer and owner of the studio. The track was mixed and mastered by the great Charlie Francis who we owe the tight and punchy sound to.

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