She's been welcomed into new role during event on Island this week
Lady Peta Cavendish says she is delighted to have been made patron of the Island's children's hospice.
Lady Cavendish - who is the wife of Isle of Man cycling legend Sir Mark Cavendish - was shown around Rebecca House this week.
She made a speech to the gathering and was introduced to staff.
Afterwards she paid tribute to the Manx people:
Plans submitted for temporary base for Douglas RNLI
Discussions about its permanent future are still ongoing
Work underway to remove asbestos from former Golf Links Hotel
Areas containing hazardous material identified in report
Police raise welfare concerns about vehicle occupant
Officers looking for a pale blue Ford Fusion
New EV charging points planned for Island's ports
Manx Utilities also planning a solar canopy at Ronaldsway
