Kate marks ‘significant moment’ after recovery with trip to Italy
Kate features sweet nod to children in outfit for royal engagement
The Princess of Wales is embarking on a global expansion of her early years initiative, marking her first major international engagement since recovering from cancer.
Her ambitious endeavour begins with a two-day visit to Reggio Emilia, Italy, starting on Wednesday, to champion the critical importance of a child’s formative years.
An aide stated the trip signifies Kate “taking it up a gear” in her “global mission” and is a “really significant moment” post-recovery.
During her time in Italy, she will delve into the renowned Reggio Emilia Approach, a teaching method that highlights the crucial roles of parents, educators and the environment in a child’s development.
The princess aims to foster a “global conversation” and build an alliance to promote early brain development and holistic child nurturing worldwide, equating its urgency to global challenges like climate change.