The Princess of Wales undertook a two-day solo trip to Italy, which carried significant messages regarding her individual role and her position within the Royal Family on the global stage.

<img alt="An adult smiles at a baby being held by another adult as people stand nearby." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/8f04f198-5fcd-4d2f-8065-9782bf77d8a4,1778863605040/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C103%2C8188%2C4605%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Britain&apos;s Kate, Princess of Wales, greets people during her visit at the town hall, part of a two-day trip, in Reggio Emilia, Italy, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Marco Bertorello/Pool Photo via AP)" width="620" /><p>A two-...