'Huge moment' for Kate as she makes first overseas trip since cancer
Key takeaways
- "Undoubtedly this is a huge moment for the princess.
- It is more than three years since Catherine's last official visit overseas - and the focus of her return trip is her early years education campaign.
- She wants this now to be a "global mission" and the city was chosen because of its distinctive approach to early years learning.
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Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent, Reggio Emilia Reuters Catherine is said to be "energised" ahead of her trip to Italy, says spokesman The Princess of Wales will step back on to the international stage on Wednesday, with a trip to the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, in a personal landmark in her recovery from cancer.
"Undoubtedly this is a huge moment for the princess. There will be many highlights of 2026, but this being her first official international visit post her recovery, this is a really significant moment for her," said an aide to the princess.
It is more than three years since Catherine's last official visit overseas - and the focus of her return trip is her early years education campaign.