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Kate, the Princess of Wales will be heading to the city of Reggio Emilia in northern Italy on Wednesday for a two-day royal tour – here’s everything you need to know about the solo trip
What we know about the Princess of Wales’ Italy trip so far
- On Wednesday, Princess Kate will travel to the city of Reggio Emilia in northern Italy for two days of royal engagements promoting her early years work.
- During the trip, Kate – who will be travelling solo – will learn more about the Reggio Emilia Approach, an educational philosophy which focuses on the idea that children have the potential for self-development. The princess will also highlight the importance of nurturing environments and loving relationships to a child’s development.
- The visit will be in partnership with the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, which was founded by Kate in 2021 to raise awareness of the importance of early years experiences in shaping society over the long term, and to commission research.
- On each day of the trip, Kate will attend three engagements at various schools, while also spending time speaking to childhood development professionals.
- A Kensington Palace spokesperson said Kate is excited for the trip, saying in a statement: “The princess is very much looking forward to visiting Italy next week and seeing first-hand how the Reggio Emilia approach creates environments where nature and loving human relationships come together to support children’s development.”
- The princess has not carried out an official overseas tour since December 2022, when she accompanied husband Prince William to the finalists’ ceremony of his Earthshot Prize environmental awards.
- The visit is also Kate’s first international royal trip since she was diagnosed with cancer in 2024.
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