Max Foster from CNN interviews Princess Catherine’s key colleague Christian Guy (Centre for Early Childhood) on this trip - it’s a great, insightful interview.
Note: she only landed in Italy in the last 20 minutes so it might be well over another hour before she makes it to Reggio
Throwback to my favourite Max Mara wrap dress worn by the Princess of Wales
The mayor of Reggio Emilia has announced that the city will present the First Tricolore, the city's highest honour, to the Princess of Wales during her visit to the city this week - in recognition of her dedication to early childhood education. https://www.stampareggiana.it/2026/05/11/il-sindaco-massari-consegnera-il-primo-tricolore-alla-principessa-del-galles/
This spectacular gown by designer Jenny Packham was worn by the Princess of Wales at the No Time to Die Premiere in September 2021
On her trip to Reggio Emilia in northern Italy on May 13 and 14, The Princess of Wales will learn how local women financed the country's first nursery schools by selling the scrap metal from abandoned WW2 military equipment, and then developed a globally influential model of early‑years care.
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks-princess-kate-visit-pioneering-italian-schools-funded-by-ww2-scrap-metal-2026-05-08/
Princess Catherine has mastered the art of diplomatic dressing. She nailed the colours and culture of each country, as well as the designs. Sublime.
They sat together and clearly enjoy a beautiful close friendship. Prince William rose to applaud Sir David for his standing ovation, of course.
Photographed together at Royal Albert Hall tonight
At Buckingham Palace :)
A garden party led by the Prince and Princess of Wales, including (I assume) Edward and Sophie the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh
Plus a celebration of Sir David Attenborough at Royal Albert Hall tonight :)
One of my favourite tours for diplomatic dressing!
When Sir David Attenborough was interviewed by Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis in 2020.
Video credit: Kensington Palace