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Now that her cancer treatments are behind her, Kate Middleton is likely feeling more up for travel and expanding on her royal duties. It was recently announced that the Princess of Wales would be taking a two-day trip to Italy on May 13 and it would be her first tour since her cancer diagnosis in 2024. Even though you might think that people would be thrilled that Kate feels well enough to start touring again, there’s been some online backlash ever since the announcement. Some are not convinced on the reason for her visit to Italy while some are wondering if Kate is looking to tour again due to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent trip to Australia.
Kate Middleton is taking a royal tour of Italy, which is the first trip abroad since her cancer diagnosis.
According to People, Kate Middleton is feeling “enthused” and “excited” about her two-day trip to Italy starting on May 13 because not only is it her first big trip abroad since her cancer diagnosis in 2024, but it’s also for a cause that’s supposedly close to her heart.
The Princess of Wales is set to visit Reggio Emilia, which is a Northern city in Italy “that has pioneered new thinking in education and raising children,” which is perfectly in line with Kate’s ongoing work and passion around helping young kids get a decent education around the world, per the magazine.
A royal aide divulged how this trip marks an “important step” in Kate’s ongoing recovery. “She takes great joy from this work. I think it is only right that her first international trip since her illness is one that is focused on an issue that is committed to championing for decades to come and is a real issue that she wants to shine a spotlight on,” the royal aide shared.
A lot of people online are unimpressed with Kate’s alleged passion in early years education.
A lot of folks in this Reddit thread couldn’t help but share their skepticism when it comes to Kate’s royal trip abroad to Italy that’s supposed to have ties to early childhood education.
One person in the Reddit comments shared, “Lol, what? She has no credentials in education, no experience in education – why Italy? This is so stupid!” Another individual wondered why there’s not more of a push for looking at early childhood education in her own country. “Someone should tell Kate there are people with degrees in early childhood education in the UK. She could probably phone one of them up to find out what the Reggio Emilia approach is. For a lot cheaper,” they wrote.
A few people in the Reddit comments are also perplexed about what Kate has accomplished so far in this mission for the kids. “Early childhood!? Lord they’re still pushing that supposed interest. Please someone tell me what is it that Kate has done that shows anything but a surface level interest in early childhood? There is literally the most minimal community engagement when it comes to her and this cause,” they wrote.
Another Reddit user thinks there are more qualified professionals who should be doing this kind of research and work abroad. “I’m really not sure why they are trying to make Early Years her life’s work. The Department for Education have a very large unit dedicated to this and they spend a lot of money on research from properly qualified professionals. I’m really not sure what Kate – who has no qualifications in this area – can add to it,” they wrote.
Does her tour have anything to do with online chatter about Meghan and Harry’s trips abroad?
Does Kate’s sudden trip abroad to Italy have anything to do with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent tour to Australia or even Harry’s recent trip to surprise visit to Ukraine? Perhaps things are feeling a little competitive between the two couples and their royal duties and travels.
Someone in the Reddit thread asked, “Is Meghan about to do another tour?” One person in the replies shared, “No. I think the chatter of people asking why she can travel abroad for vacations 10 times a month to sunbathe in Mustique or ski in the Alps but can’t tour is getting through to her,” they wrote.
Another person in the thread shared their thoughts. “To add to the other comment, when the Sussexes were on tour a couple weeks back there were a lot of angry, vocal Wales fans complaining that WanK haven’t done a tour since 2022. I guess Will must be playing video games or something so this is the best they can do,” they wrote.
Someone on X seems to think that seeing Prince Harry and Meghan doing their thing lately could have possibly led to Kate’s two-day tour. “They can send their tabloids, to trash and harass Meghan all they want. But deep down they know the truth and they definitely see Meghan’s impact.. Australia really shook them,” they wrote.
Whatever the motivation was, we hope that this is a fruitful trip abroad for Kate and she’s able to come back with a wealth of information and inspiration!
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