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:
Post Office to raise letter prices and bring in stamp expiry dates
IOMPO says price rises are necessary to keep up with falling demand for traditional mail
New extradition laws would back Moneyval's recommendations
'Complex but important' bill receives second reading in House of Keys
Conviction of 'key figure' in international organised crime group welcomed
DHA issues statement after 25-year-old pleads guilty
Select Committee outlines potential consequences of removing Bishop's vote
A Tynwald committee says taking away the Bishop of Sodor and Man’s right to vote could prompt the Church of England to review the Island’s diocesan status.
Five fires started deliberately at Manx hospitals in last seven years
Manx Care confirmed the majority of fire incidents were false alarms