Princess Kate's solo visit to Reggio Emilia in Italy has seen the royal focus on a topic she holds dear— early childhood development . Following her arrival on May 13, the Princess of Wales quickly made it clear that she's " the children's princess ," with a plethora of adorable, young fans turning out to meet the royal. On the second day of her European visit, Princess Kate further endeared herself to a group of schoolchildren by proving she has no fear when it comes to critters and creatures .

With three children at home — Prince George , Princess Charlotte , and Prince Louis—Princess Kate is likely no stranger to getting stuck into messy activities .

For an outdoor engagement at Scuola dell'infanzia ("Salvador Allende"), the Princess of Wales was shown spending time with a group of kids as they investigated the nature around them, which included meeting some of the local wildlife.

Princess Kate holds a small reptile in Italy.

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