Princess Kate received a warm welcome from the city of Reggio Emilia, a small northern Italian enclave.
This is the Princess of Wales' first official overseas trip since being treated for cancer.
CNN's Max Foster reports.
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- Kate Middleton to receive Italian honour in first overseas trip since cancer treatment The Independent —
- Catherine, Princess of Wales, to Make First Official Trip Abroad Since Cancer Diagnosis The New York Times —