Kate Middleton called her Italy trip “deeply moving and unforgettable” after two days in Reggio Emilia. The Princess of Wales shared a personal note on Instagram after early childhood engagements. She thanked local people for their welcome and highlighted children’s connection with nature.
The post showed children outdoors, art materials, and Catherine interacting with young students. The message was signed with her initial. A new report said the visit marked a significant moment in overseas work.
Kate Middleton pens heartfelt note after ending ‘deeply moving and unforgettable’ Italy trip
According to the Prince and Princess of Wales’s Instagram post dated May 14, 2026, Catherine signed “C.” She wrote, “Over the past two days in Reggio Emilia,” she had seen nature and creativity firsthand. The royal said they put “human connection at the centre of a child’s world.” The uploaded carousel showed children walking through greenery, paintings on grass, and Kate Middleton smiling near outdoor artwork. The post showed 62.5K likes, 1.6K comments, and 395 shares after 14 hours.
The message also thanked the city after the Italy trip wrapped. Kate Middleton said she had “such a deeply moving and unforgettable time” in Reggio Emilia. She thanked residents for welcoming her into “a culture of care” with warmth and generosity. Meanwhile, PEOPLE reported on May 14, 2026, that the two-day visit ran from May 13 to May 14. The outlet said the visit brought her early childhood work onto the global stage. It centered on her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood work.
According to the post, Catherine said early childhood work must protect and nurture key human connections. She wrote that those bonds form “the foundations of life-long wellbeing.” The post also showed the royal hugging children and sitting near outdoor painting supplies. For context, PEOPLE said she visited the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre on May 13. At that stop, she said, “I’ve been meaning to come for quite some time.” She added that being there was “very exciting,” before signing off, “Grazie di cuore, C.”
Originally reported by Santanu Das on Reality Tea
