The Princess of Wales stepped out in Italy today wearing an outfit that came to a total of £6,978.
Catherine, 44, is in Reggio Emilia for a two-day trip to focus on early childhood development, a cause that has become central to her public work.
The mother-of-three chose to wear a new Edeline Lee “Lola” jacket in the shade “cornflower” today. This garment retails for a whopping £1,400.
Catherine paired this with the Edeline Lee “Averill” trousers, also in the shade “cornflower”, which cost £650.
In addition, the princess wore a white bodysuit from Holland Cooper that she has worn in the past.
This item is still available for royal fans to purchase for a more affordable price at £139.
Catherine accessorised with an Asprey London “167” mini handbag in sky blue, which retails for an eye-watering £3,995.
For footwear, the 44-year-old donned Ralph Lauren “Celia” gold heels, which are sadly no longer in stock.
The Princess of Wales’s first outfit in Italy sells for an eye-watering £7,000
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The princess then accessorised with £450 Annoushka baroque pearl drops and a £344 Monica Vinader vintage chain pearl necklace.
Fans loved Catherine’s look, with one writing on social media: “Class … light blue ‘azzurro’ is the Italian national colour.”
Another wrote: “Love to see her wear a bright colour!”
A third royal watcher commented: “Love the details on the jacket! The colour, the pearl buttons and the cinching at the back.
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“A bit of a twist compared to the more conservative suits she has been wearing lately.”
Catherine received a warm welcome at Piazza Camillo Prampolini today.
Mayor Marco Massari greeted her outside the square, which houses both the Town Hall and mayoral offices.
Following their meeting, the Mayor presented the Princess of Wales to Salvatore Angieri, the Prefect of Reggio Emilia.
The Princess of Wales visited the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre in Italy, where she engaged with educators and practitioners to deepen her understanding of the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy
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GETTYThe civic leaders then escorted Catherine into the historic Town Hall building, marking the beginning of her official programme in the northern Italian city renowned for its pioneering approach to early childhood education.
Within the Town Hall, Catherine participated in discussions examining the historical, cultural and educational factors that gave rise to the celebrated Reggio Emilia approach to early years learning.
The conversation highlighted the city’s deep-rooted commitment to prioritising childhood development, offering the princess direct insight into the civic engagement that forms the foundation of Reggio Emilia’s educational identity.