Princess Kate had not undertaken an official solo visit overseas since her 2024 cancer diagnosis until May 13, when she arrived in Reggio Emilia, Italy . The Princess of Wales will be in the city for a two-day visit focused on her biggest passion project, early childhood development , and the topic of her trip is no accident, according to a royal insider.

The Princess of Wales announced she’d been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in March 2024, sharing a surprisingly personal video that September letting the public know that she’d finished chemotherapy.

In January 2025, Princess Kate announced she was officially in remission, and a royal aide called her Italy trip “an important step in the princess’s recovery journey.”

Princess Kate greets children in Reggio Emilia, Italy.

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The Princess of Wales meets a young girl during her solo trip to Italy.

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“She takes great joy from this work,” the palace employee said, via People .…