- The Princess of Wales has arrived in Italy for her first major overseas royal visit since undergoing cancer treatment, to promote early years development.
- During her trip, Kate will be presented with the Primo Tricolore, the highest honour from the city of Reggio Emilia, recognising her dedicated work in early childhood initiatives.
- The two-day visit to Reggio Emilia, near Bologna, is described by an aide as a “really significant moment” for the Princess, marking a step up in her “global mission” to champion early childhood worldwide.
- The Princess will delve into the Reggio Emilia Approach, a globally recognised teaching method that emphasises the crucial roles of parents, educators, and the environment in a child's development.
- This visit follows the launch of a new resource by her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood and is considered a “huge moment” for the Princess post-recovery, with her last major international engagement being in December 2022.
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