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The Princess of Wales Makes Two-Day Visit to Reggio Emilia

The Princess of Wales Makes Two-Day Visit to Reggio Emilia

Photo: Kensington Palace

The Princess of Wales visited Reggio Emilia in northern Italy to highlight the city's renowned approach to early childhood development, as part of an international initiative by the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.

The Princess of Wales undertook a two-day visit to Reggio Emilia in northern Italy. The visit was part of the international work of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood and focused on the city's renowned educational philosophy for early childhood development.

The Princess receives the Primo Tricolore The Princess receives the Primo Tricolore, the city's highest honour, from Mayor Marco Massari. Photo: Kensington Palace

The Princess was welcomed by Mayor Marco Massari and met several leading figures behind the so-called Reggio Emilia Approach, including Carla Rinaldi, Iona Bartoli and Eletta Bertani.

The Princess greets a young child The Princess pauses to greet a young child in the crowd. Photo: Kensington Palace

During the visit, the Princess took part in a clay workshop at the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre, led by Marco Spaggiari, and met both children and professionals working with the educational model.

The Princess at the clay workshop The Princess observes the clay workshop at the Loris Malaguzzi Centre. Photo: Kensington Palace The Princess speaking with a child The Princess in conversation with a child during the visit. Photo: Kensington Palace

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