What Kate's trip to Italy tells us about the future Queen

About this episode

The episode discusses Kate Middleton's significant trip to Italy and its implications for her role as the future Queen.

The Princess of Wales is embarking on a new "global mission”, as she makes her first overseas royal trip since her cancer diagnosis. Chris and Lizzie are on the road again, as Kate got to work in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, learning about early years education. The trip has being described as a “huge moment” for the Princess of Wales. The future Queen had not been on an international work trip since 2022, and senior members of her team said that she is now "taking it up a gear” on this important Italian visit. She visited the town of Reggio Emilia, which has pioneered an approach to early childhood which is recognised around the world. The Princess was diagnosed with cancer in 2024, and much of her work went on hold during that time.

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris, Lizzie

Topics covered

• royal family
• Kate Middleton
• early years education
• cancer diagnosis
• international trips

Keywords

• Kate Middleton
• Princess of Wales
• Italy trip
• early childhood education
• cancer diagnosis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Princess of Wales

Places: Emilia-Romagna, Reggio Emilia

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