Story perspectives

Princess Kate Visits Italy to Spotlight Reggio Emilia Education

5/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Princess Kate will travel to Reggio Emilia, Italy, on May 13-14 for a visit focused on early childhood education.
The trip marks her first official overseas engagement since completing cancer treatment.
She will examine how Italian communities turned discarded German WWII equipment into the foundation of the Reggio Emilia early-years education model.
The “hundred languages” approach supports 89 municipal infant-toddler centres with income-based fees and near-universal enrollment.

1 of 1

Story summary

Princess Kate will travel to Reggio Emilia, Italy, on May 13-14 for a visit focused on early childhood education.
The trip marks her first official overseas engagement since completing cancer treatment.
She will examine how Italian communities turned discarded German WWII equipment into the foundation of the Reggio Emilia early-years education model.
The “hundred languages” approach supports 89 municipal infant-toddler centres with income-based fees and near-universal enrollment.