Princess of Wales to receive Reggio Emilia’s ‘Primo Tricolore’ honour
Catherine, Princess of Wales, is set to be presented with the “Primo Tricolore”, Reggio Emilia’s highest civic honour, during a visit to the northern Italian city this week in recognition of her work on early childhood development.
Hello Magazine revealed that the Princess will be given the green, white and red flag linked to the origins of modern-day Italy’s national symbol, first created in Reggio Emilia in 1797 before Italy’s unification in 1861.
The original version of the flag bore the coat of arms of the Cispadane Republic, featuring four arrows surrounded by a laurel wreath, and was later adopted to represent the country. In remarks quoted by the magazine, the city’s mayor, Mr Marco Massari, told a council session that the visit was “truly prestigious” and said it would spotlight experiences that make Reggio Emilia “a model known and appreciated worldwide”.
The recognition adds to the Princess’s ongoing public focus on the early years, a theme that has also featured in Britpop News coverage of how Prince William and Kate Middleton marked their 15th wedding anniversary amid continued work commitments.
Further details of the itinerary and the timing of the presentation have not been publicly confirmed. The award places the Princess’s Early Years campaign in an international spotlight, and is expected to underline the continuing emphasis on early childhood as a pillar of her public work.
