Overview
- On Friday, Prince William gave a rare on-air tribute saying Kate came back “buzzing,” calling her “an amazing mum and an amazing wife” and expressing pride in her Italy visit.
- The Princess of Wales made a solo fact-finding trip to Reggio Emilia to study the city’s child-centred education model and took part in preschool activities and community events.
- Kensington Palace described the visit as a first chapter and said Kate was ‘extremely inspired’ and keen to push her team to identify further international sites for the Centre for Early Childhood.
- William said Kate is “edging herself back” into overseas engagements but warned that foreign trips are demanding and must be balanced with rest as she continues recovery from cancer treatment.
- Royal commentators noted the trip and the public reaction in Italy as evidence that William and Kate are carrying heightened responsibility for the monarchy during a slimmed-down era.