Kate ‘very much looking forward’ to first overseas trip since cancer diagnosis

WorldHealth & Fitness
6 May 2026 • 8:10 AM MYT
The Independent
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Kate ‘very much looking forward’ to first overseas trip since cancer diagnosis

  • The Princess of Wales is scheduled to undertake her first overseas royal visit since her cancer diagnosis, travelling solo to Italy next week.
  • The two-day working trip, from 13-14 May, will focus on early years child development with The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.
  • During her visit to Reggio Emilia, northern Italy, the Princess will learn about the Reggio Emilia Approach, an educational philosophy promoting children's self-development.
  • Aides describe the journey as a significant milestone, marking her first extended official foreign engagement in nearly three-and-a-half years and expanding the Centre's global work.
  • The Princess, who revealed she was in remission at the start of 2025, is “very much looking forward” to resuming international travel.

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