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The Princess of Wales Stuns on First Overseas Solo Trip Since Cancer Diagnosis

Catherine appeared to soak up the Italian welcome as she greeted crowds, posed for selfies, and leaned in for hugs.

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May 13, 2026
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrived in Reggio Emilia in northern Italy on Wednesday to scenes of excitement, where cheering crowds gave the future queen a heroine’s welcome on her first overseas solo trip since her cancer diagnosis.

The Princess stepped out to greet the Mayor of Reggio Emilia, Marco Massari, in an all-blue Edeline Lee suit, looking radiant and well, with her long hair perfectly curled as she offered a royal wave to the crowd before shaking hands with the Mayor, who had been waiting in Piazza Prampolini for the Princess’s lunchtime arrival.

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