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Kate Middleton impresses with fluent Italian during royal visit to Italy

During an official trip to Italy, Kate Middleton surprised many by speaking Italian fluently, greeting locals in the language and adopting the Italian version of her name, "Caterina." Prince William admitted he was unaware of her proficiency and expressed admiration for her dedication to early childhood education, noting her engagement with the Reggio Emilia approach in the city of Reggio Emilia.

In a separate recent interview, Prince William hinted that he and Kate share a bedroom with their dog, continuing a long‑standing royal tradition of separate sleeping quarters for spouses. The couple’s private habits, including the use of multiple royal bedrooms, have long been the subject of speculation.

Both stories highlight the couple’s personal dynamics and public duties, drawing renewed public interest in the British royal family’s everyday life.

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British royal family · Duchy College Stoke Climsland · Kate Middleton · Prince William · Reggio Emilia