{"id":17173,"date":"2026-05-17T16:30:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T16:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/17173\/"},"modified":"2026-05-17T16:30:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T16:30:34","slug":"kate-middleton-reportedly-has-telling-two-word-verdict-after-italy-trip-and-potentially-another-international-trip-planned-soon-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/17173\/","title":{"rendered":"Kate Middleton Reportedly Has Telling Two-Word Verdict After Italy Trip\u2014and Potentially Another International Trip Planned Soon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Gist<\/p>\n<p>Kate Middleton undertook a successful two-day visit to Reggio Emilia, Italy on May 13 and May 14.<\/p>\n<p>It marked the Princess of Wales\u2019s first official international trip since before her 2024 cancer diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>The future queen was reportedly \u201centhused\u201d after the trip\u2014and her next international trip could be before 2026 ends.<\/p>\n<p>As <a data-ylk=\"slk:Kate Middleton;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instyle.com\/kate-middleton-monochrome-blue-suit-8410895\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Kate Middleton<\/a> wrapped up a successful two-day visit to Reggio Emilia, Italy last week on behalf of her early childhood development work, she reportedly had two words for her staff: \u201cWhere next?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s according to <a data-ylk=\"slk:The Times;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.com\/uk\/royal-family\/article\/kate-princess-wales-locations-future-trips-s96thnlx5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">The Times<\/a>, which reported that an \u201centhused\u201d Princess of Wales \u201curged staff on the plane to draw up a list of future destinations\u201d as she looks to take her mission global.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Kate Middleton in Reggio Emilia, Italy on May 14, 2026.Credit: Getty\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_instyle_articles_696\/f908857499ebec1fc98ed7cf581fb736.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kate Middleton in Reggio Emilia, Italy on May 14, 2026.<br \/>Credit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe was extremely inspired by what she saw this week and will be really pushing the team to quickly find out where\u2019s next on the map so that she can continue her mission on early childhood,\u201d a Kensington Palace spokesperson told the outlet. \u201cThis is the first chapter in a much broader global effort led by the princess and the center to identify hopeful, evidence-based approaches to raising the whole child, mind, body, and spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The future queen\u2019s visit to Italy from May 13 to May 14 was significant. It marked her first solo international trip in four years, since visiting Copenhagen, Denmark for her early childhood development work in 2022. It also marked her first official international trip since before her 2024 cancer diagnosis\u2014a significant step.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Kate Middleton on May 14, 2026.Credit: Getty\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_instyle_articles_696\/dfd0b513240b3c9121b2b0333f7023aa.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kate Middleton on May 14, 2026.<br \/>Credit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe princess described the visit this week as \u2018deeply moving and unforgettable,\u2019\u201d the palace spokesperson continued, adding, \u201cShe loved meeting the people of Reggio and was struck by the warmth of the welcome they gave her this week. It was incredibly special.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A contender for Kate\u2019s next international visit? India, where <a data-ylk=\"slk:Prince William;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/lifestyle\/prince-william-called-king-name-174141180.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Prince William<\/a> will take his Earthshot Prize Awards later this year. Whereas early childhood development is Kate\u2019s life\u2019s work, environmentalism is a pillar in William\u2019s life\u2019s work, and this November will mark the sixth iteration of the awards ceremony. Kate joined her husband in 2021 when the awards were in London and in 2022 when he took the ceremony to Boston, but he has flown solo since.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Prince William and Kate Middleton at the 2021 Earthshot Prize Awards in London.Credit: Getty\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_instyle_articles_696\/d4f0b4b49731e9f675c76e29654c2a56.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Prince William and Kate Middleton at the 2021 Earthshot Prize Awards in London.<br \/>Credit: Getty<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Kate Middleton and Prince William at the 2022 Earthshot Prize Awards in Boston.Credit: Getty\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_instyle_articles_696\/7503ddaf2a90b6f75e898c7b9aeaaa5e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kate Middleton and Prince William at the 2022 Earthshot Prize Awards in Boston.<br \/>Credit: Getty<\/p>\n<p><a data-ylk=\"slk:The Mirror;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/princess-wales-join-prince-william-37163348\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">The Mirror<\/a> reported that \u201cplans are being made\u201d for both the prince and the princess to visit Mumbai, \u201cwhile also taking on a politically sensitive trip to the capital Delhi,\u201d the outlet reported.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Prince and Princess of Wales stand ready to assist the country however they can,\u201d a royal source said. \u201cThe plans are in the early stages, but it promises to be an amazing experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Prince William and Kate Middleton on January 20, 2026.Credit: Getty\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_instyle_articles_696\/24397f18f463de751380aa666aad5af1.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Prince William and Kate Middleton on January 20, 2026.<br \/>Credit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>This would mark the couple\u2019s second visit to India together; they visited that country along with Bhutan in April 2016, a full decade ago. Kate seems energized after her Italy trip, with The Mirror reporting that the Princess of Wales was \u201cblown away\u201d by the reception she received\u2014including thousands in the streets lined up to greet her\u2014and came home to the U.K. \u201cfull of excitement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told <a data-ylk=\"slk:The Mirror;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/kate-middletons-swift-request-staff-37164433\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">The Mirror<\/a> that Kate \u201chas a star quality that no other royal can bring to an occasion. And that\u2019s a valuable asset for the monarchy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Kate Middleton on May 6, 2026.Credit: Getty\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_instyle_articles_696\/00fe14b063038be625a4427bb481b8aa.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kate Middleton on May 6, 2026.<br \/>Credit: Getty<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Kate Middleton on May 13, 2026.Credit: Getty\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_instyle_articles_696\/60dda8445e2ca89430cb07a289a51f00.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kate Middleton on May 13, 2026.<br \/>Credit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWilliam will be equally pleased, and proud, to see his wife undertake an official solo trip abroad\u2014it speaks volumes about her growing self-confidence after such a devastating health scare,\u201d she continued. \u201cIf she feels comfortable about it, this visit will no doubt be the gateway to further official trips overseas,\u201d adding that \u201cCatherine has made it clear that her health and her family still come first.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo we shall all just have to be patient,\u201d Bond said.<\/p>\n<p>Read the original article on <a data-ylk=\"slk:InStyle;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instyle.com\/kate-middleton-two-word-verdict-italy-trip-next-international-trip-planned-11977093\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">InStyle<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Gist Kate Middleton undertook a successful two-day visit to Reggio Emilia, Italy on May 13 and May&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":17165,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[11459,9934,5,9736,3636],"class_list":["post-17173","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-italy","tag-cancer-diagnosis","tag-early-childhood-development","tag-italy","tag-kate-middleton","tag-reggio-emilia"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17173","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17173"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17173\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17165"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17173"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17173"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17173"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}