The Princess of Wales is set to arrive in Italy for her first
overseas visit since her remission from cancer.
The Princess will spend two days in Reggio Emilia to find out
more about their famous early years programmes.
Kate is heading to the northern Italian city to meet experts as
well as parents and children in a packed two day trip.
Her last official overseas visit was in November 2022 when she
headed to the US with Prince William for that year’s Earthshot
Prize. Since then, she has been treated for cancer and announced
she is in remission although her priority remains her recovery.
The visit to Italy has heightened speculation that another
overseas trip, to the US, could be on the cards later this
summer.
Reggio Emilia is home to a number of world famous early years
programmes and projects. They include approaches centred on putting
relationships, environment and community at the heart of a child’s
development.
There is a focus on nurturing and creativity in the early years
which has won international acclaim.
Supporting children in the first phase of their lives is a major
focus of the Princess of Wales. This trip is part of work to expand
the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, established by
Kate, on an international level.
The focus of this two day visit is to see how how a shared
understanding of social and emotional development can link with
work going on around the world.
Reggio Emilia is also known for its cuisine and for being the
birthplace of several celebrated artists, including the sculptor,
Correggio.
