Britain's Princess of Wales has been warmly welcomed by Italians on her first official overseas trip since undergoing cancer treatment.

Catherine, the wife of heir-to-the-throne Prince William, is visiting Italy as part of her work on childhood development, a central theme of her public work.

Her two-day trip began on Wednesday when she visited the city of Reggio Emilia, renowned for its approach to early childhood education.

Hundreds of well-wishers gathered in the city’s main square, framed by medieval and Renaissance buildings, and in nearby streets to greet her. Some waved Union Jacks while others held a banner reading “Ciao Kate”.

Princess Catherine visited Italy in her first official overseas trip since being treated for cancer. She visited the town of Reggio Emilia in northern Italy pic.twitter.com/hNZXxAJFyx

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