Princess Kate Middleton wrapped up her visit to Italy with a warm and personal stop at Agriturismo Al Vigneto in Parma, where she helped prepare tortelli, a traditional pasta dish connected to the nearby city of Reggio Emilia. Her final royal outing in the country took place on May 14, 2026, and gave the mother of three a chance to experience one of the region’s most familiar traditions. With the surroundings of the countryside, food, and local families, the visit reflected just how important community focus is in her royal work.
🚨 No, you’re not hallucinating and this is not AI!
It’s Catherine, Princess of Wales, visiting Emilia-Romagna in Italy 🇮🇹, happily making traditional Emilian tortelli
Absolutely spectacular! 👑✨ pic.twitter.com/HoCYcvFJfy
— Mambo Italiano (@mamboitaliano__) May 14, 2026
During the outing, Princess Kate Middleton met with families, educators, business leaders and community members who had taken part in her two-day visit. She listened to their views on how strong relationships between generations can help children grow in a healthier and more supported way. This idea is strongly tied to the Princess’ focus on early childhood work, which talks about the importance of stable and caring environments during the first years of life.
Meanwhile, the pasta-making moment also brought a personal and endearing side to the Princess of Wales’ final day in Italy, as she is known to enjoy cooking at home. The mother of three joined the Agriturismo team to help prepare lunch, and later used the cooking session to reflect on what she had learned in Italy. Princess Kate Middleton visited the country from May 13, 2026, to May 14, 2026. It was also her first international work trip since she announced her cancer diagnosis in March 2024. Later in January 2025, she shared that she was in remission, gradually standing in the royal spotlight again.
