Kate Middleton has posted a personal message on social media reflecting on her time in the Italian city of Reggio Emilia. The Princess described her visit as “deeply moving and unforgettable” and said that she had been welcomed with “such warmth and generosity.”
“Over the past two days in Reggio Emilia, I have seen first hand the power of nature and creativity that put human connection at the centre of a child’s world,” the Princess wrote in the message posted on Kensington Palace’s social media accounts this afternoon after her departure. “I have had such a deeply moving and unforgettable time here. Thank you to the people of Reggio Emilia for welcoming me into a culture of care with such warmth and generosity. Our collective work in early childhood must be to protect and nurture the connections that form the foundations of life-long wellbeing.”
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The Princess of Wales visits the “Salvador Allende” Scuola dell’infanzia, to view education in nature, during the second day of her visit to Reggio Emilia.
Kate finished her message with the Italian phrase “Grazie di cuore,” which means “Thank you with all my heart” in English.
The Princess enjoyed a whirlwind two days in Reggio Emilia learning about their child-led and world-leading philosophy for early years education. After receiving a rapturous welcome at the city’s Town Hall, she visited the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre, which is the hub for the Reggio Children philosophy. She also traveled to nursery schools, community projects and to meet business leaders.
Aides said this was the beginning of the Princess of Wales taking her work with the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood global. It is understood she hopes to make other similar overseas visits to different parts of the world in the future.
Town & Country Contributing Editor Victoria Murphy has reported on the British Royal Family since 2010. She has interviewed Prince Harry and has travelled the world covering several royal tours. She is a frequent contributor to Good Morning America. Victoria authored Town & Country book The Queen: A Life in Pictures, released in 2021.