The Princess of Wales was beaming yesterday on day one of her Italy trip, where she was met with rapturous applause and cheers as she arrived at the Town Hall for her civic welcome. The royal has embarked on this solo trip to put a spotlight on early childhood studies and learn about the legendary Italian approach called Reggio Emilia.
Day two is already underway for the Princess, where she has stepped out at Salvador Allende pre-school, a place where outdoor learning is celebrated. The 44-year-old looked effortlessly glamorous in a Blaize Milano blazer with a light pinstripe design and a dress with pleated beige skirt, paired with Camilla Elphick heels. Just like the day before, Kate chose to wear her mermaid waves down, showcasing her incredible hair.
Ahead of Kate arriving, her team shared a teaser about her exciting day ahead online, writing on Instagram: “Day two in Reggio Emilia, where approaches to early learning come to life across schools, ateliers, and community spaces shaped by creativity and shared care. Here, attuned and attentive caregivers, alongside nature as ‘the third teacher’, nurture an immense sense of connection in the children, which is so crucial in the early years and beyond.”
Keep scrolling for the best photos from the day, including the moment Princess Kate got hands on with an animal…
© Alamy Stock PhotoPrincess Kate looked gorgeous on day two
Glowing skin
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© Getty ImagesPrincess Kate watched the children play with a smile
Playtime
The royal got stuck in watching the children playing and learning. The school’s ethos is they see the environment as the “third teacher”
© Getty ImagesPrincess Kate holds a newt for children to see
David Attenborough moment
Princess Kate embraces nature in all its forms and she calmly held a newt for the children to admire during playtime at the school. Royal Editor, Emily Nash, is on the ground to report on the action and she explained what happened:
The youngsters led the Princess to the pond, where Stefano Sturloni, atelierista for gardens and nature at the city’s Preschools and Infant-toddler Centres Institution, showed them a tank containing newts.
Kate gamely joined the children in handling one, telling Stefano: “In most urban areas, even in central London, we have newts like this. It’s extraordinary, if you look and spend time, you realise how close it is to you.”
“David Attenborough says you have to be able to experience nature in order to protect it – it’s so true.”
© Getty ImagesPrincess Kate looks through a magnifying glass during outdoor play
A closer look
Kate used a magnifying glass to give something a closer look during a play session with the pupils at Salvador Allende pre-school.
© Getty ImagesPrincess Kate used hanging instruments
Making music
Hanging instruments invite the children to make music, and Kate thought she’d give it a go herself.
© Getty ImagesThe pupils and teachers gathered for a photo
Picture perfect
What a picture for the school wall! The Princess posed in the middle of teachers and pupils to mark her visit.
© Samir Hussein/WireImageThe Princess looked happy as she arrived for another engagement
Next stop
The next stop on the Princess’ agenda was REMIDA, Reggio Emilia’s creative resource centre. The royal gave smiles and waves as she stepped out of the car.
© Getty ImagesPrincess Kate accepts flowers from a young onlooker
Beautiful blooms
As she arrived, a young girl presented Princess Kate with a beautiful bunch of flowers.
© Getty ImagesPrincess Kate got involved with preparing lunch
Ready, steady, cook
Another of Kate’s engagements was at Agriturismo ‘Al Vigneto’ where she got stuck in to help prepare lunch.
Our royal editor, Emily Nash, is on the ground reporting from the incredible trip and our VIP Club Members are able to get exclusive updates.
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