Exciting new year, exciting new charity to support—at least, that seems to be Kate Middleton’s vibe. The Princess of Wales just signed on as the newest patron of Tŷ Hafan, a Welsh charity dedicated to helping families ensure that children with life-shortening conditions live their best and most fulfilling lives.

Princess Kate Middleton reached a major milestone with her emotional return to London's Royal Marsden Hospital, where she was treated for cancer last year. The surprise (and very personal) visit marked her first solo public engagement in a year,

Kate Middleton wore a vintage pearl necklace to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day on Jan. 27, purchased from Jewish-owned brand Susan Caplan