Kate Middleton met educators from Mexico and Brazil with Early Childhood to hear what Kensington Palace said how the Reggio Emilia Approach, a philosophy of early learning centred on creativity, relationships, and hands-on discovery, continues to shape classrooms and communities around the world.

The statement said, Princess Kate shared "reflections on the importance of creativity, emotional development, and helping children remain connected to themselves and those around them, which is in turn critical for supporting ‘The Whole Child’."

Kate Middleton on Wednesday visited the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, renowned for its approach to early childhood education, ‌on her first official overseas trip since undergoing cancer treatment.

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

The Princess of Wales was starting a ​two-day visit as part of her work focusing on childhood development, a central theme of her public work.