The Princess of Wales returned from her trip to Italy “buzzing” after promoting early childhood development, and her husband, Prince William, has described her as a “pro” on the subject.
William Praises Kate’s Italy Visit
During an appearance on Heart radio’s breakfast show with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden, William discussed Kate’s first official foreign tour in over three years. He said she is “edging herself back” into overseas visits following her successful cancer treatment, but noted that royal trips are demanding, so they must “make sure she’s OK and rested.”
Personal Tribute
William paid a heartfelt tribute to his wife, saying, “She’s an amazing mum and an amazing wife and literally our family couldn’t cope without her, so she’s been absolutely stunning, really has.”
Kate’s Focus on Early Years
Kate received a warm welcome in Reggio Emilia, Italy, where she learned about the city’s innovative approach to teaching young children. William added, “She wanted to go and do lots of research, she spends God knows how much time now looking through all the paperwork. She’s a proper pro on early years, and so most evenings I’m fighting to get past in the bedroom… all the paperwork that she’s got lined up ready to read. I’m so pleased it went well for her, and yeah I think she came back buzzing.”
Balancing Health and Duties
An aide described the trip as a “huge moment” for Kate, who has faced a cancer diagnosis and treatment since her last overseas travel more than three years ago. William acknowledged the need to balance her health with royal duties: “Away trips like that take a lot out of you because you’re on sort of permanent receive and send the whole time, and so we have to balance that, make sure she’s OK and rested, but yeah, she’s in good form.”
William appeared live from a cafe on the Isles of Scilly, where he later visited the local hospital to meet staff and open a new facility. The interview also touched on lighthearted topics, including the school run, his love of dance music, and his late grandmother’s rule for making scones: cream first, then jam.
