Princess of Wales wraps Italy visit, readies India tour with Prince William

The Princess of Wales completed a two‑day solo trip to Reggio Emilia, Italy, her first overseas engagement since undergoing cancer treatment in 2024. During the visit she met educators at a preschool, sampled local produce, helped make fresh pasta and highlighted early‑childhood development under her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Development, describing the experience as “deeply moving”. Local residents praised her, with 86‑year‑old Carla Nironi saying Kate was “a step ahead of other members of the royal family”.

Following the Italy trip, palace officials confirmed that Kate will accompany Prince William on a major diplomatic mission to India. The tour will include an environmental awards event in Mumbai, a high‑level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, and further engagements aimed at strengthening UK‑India ties. The itinerary builds on the couple’s previous state visits and reflects renewed diplomatic confidence after recent successful trips abroad.