The Princess of Wales will begin her whirlwind visit to Italy today by receiving the city of Reggio Emilia's highest honour for her work promoting the early years development of children.
A Significant Milestone
Catherine, 44, is set to be recognised for her efforts with the Primo Tricolore when she visits the city's town hall at the start of her first major overseas royal visit since undergoing treatment for cancer. She will also visit two schools for under-fives and be honoured with an award from the city's mayor for her work with young children.
This marks a great step forward in her return to full-time duties after her health setbacks, including her cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy treatment. Kate's two-day visit to Reggio Emilia, near Bologna, is the beginning of a 'really significant moment' after her recovery, an aide to the princess said, with Kate 'taking it up a gear' in her 'global mission'.
The senior royal revealed at the start of last year that she was in remission after receiving chemotherapy for an undisclosed form of cancer.
Live Updates
11:00 The Princess of Wales arrives in Italy today for her first overseas tour since cancer treatment.
Good afternoon and welcome to the Daily Mail's live coverage of Princess Catherine's first official royal visit in nearly four years. Kate will be arriving in northern Italy today for a whirlwind two-day trip as part of her crusade for young children.
This marks a significant step forward in her return to full-time duties after her health setbacks, including her cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy treatment. She will be welcomed to Reggio Emilia to witness the city's crusading work on early years development for children and visit schools for under-fives. The princess, 44, is also set to be honoured with an award from the city's mayor for her work. Palace aides have described Kate's Italian visit as a 'huge moment' for the princess, whose last solo visit abroad was to Denmark in 2022.
