While visiting Tŷ Hafan in South Wales on Jan. 30, Kate Middleton was, as ever, at ease with children, with one parent telling PEOPLE of the Princess of Wales, “You can tell she is a mom.”

Catherine, Princess of Wales continued her phased return to public duties on Thursday, visiting a children’s hospice in Wales, as it was announced that she’d become a patron of the organization.

Princess Kate Middleton resumes her public duties with an inspiring visit to Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice in Wales. As the new patron of the hospice, she continues her dedication to childhood development and family support,

This article contains mentions of death.  Kate Middleton followed her late mother-in-law Princess Diana’s footsteps as she visited the children’s hospice that the latter once had deep connections with.