The Princess of Wales has concluded her two-day visit to Italy with a pasta-making class at a vineyard and farmhouse in Reggio Emilia. On Wednesday, Kate joined chef Ivan Lampredi at Agriturismo Al Vigneto to prepare tortelli, a regional pasta dish, for a lunch engagement. The chef praised her skills, calling her a 'natural Rezdora' – the local term for a matriarch skilled in hand-rolling pasta.
During the class, Kate kneaded dough and used a pasta machine, laughing when the handle fell off. She piped a filling of ricotta, spinach and parmesan onto the pasta sheet. Chef Lampredi told her, 'You are hired,' and later said she was 'very good' and 'a natural Rezdora.'
The visit also included meeting families to learn how they pass on stories and values across generations. Aides said Kate wanted to thank them for their hospitality. The group shared a lunch of local produce, including charcuterie, Parma ham and parmesan, with Lambrusco wine.
Earlier on Wednesday, Kate visited the Salvador Allende pre-school to learn about the Reggio Emilia Approach, which emphasises nature in early childhood learning. She met children and staff at the nursery.
At the end of her trip, Kate issued a message on social media, saying she had seen 'first hand the power of nature and creativity' and thanked the people of Reggio Emilia for their 'warmth and generosity.'
