It's no secret that the Princess of Wales has a busy work schedule, as she's undertaken a wide range of engagements across the UK - and even abroad - throughout this year. While we see the Princess arriving at locations looking effortlessly put together, and being fully engaged with everyone she meets, what we don't see is all the preparation that goes on behind the scenes. Now, Prince William has given an insight into just how much work the Princess puts in beforehand, especially for one project which is particularly important to her.
The Princess of Wales is connected to a lot of causes and patron to many charities and organisations, but she also founded her own on a subject which is very close to her heart; early childhood. With The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, she's been researching and raising awareness of importance of development in the first few years of a child's life. Earlier this year, she undertook her first official overseas engagement since her cancer treatment, and went to Reggio Emilia in Italy, to learn about the unique approach to raising children there.
Speaking on Heart breakfast radio last month, her husband, Prince William said that she had 'been looking forward to the Italian trip' and gave an insight into her work ethic by revealing the level of preparation she did beforehand. 'She wanted to do lots of research,' he told presenters Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston. 'She spends God knows how much time now looking through paperwork, she’s a proper pro on early years.' He even joked that, 'most evenings I’m fighting to get past the bedroom and all the paperwork she’s got lined up ready to read.'
He said that the trip was a success and added he was 'so pleased it went well for her.' He also referenced Kate's health battles, saying 'she’s been through so much in the last few years particularly' and that he was 'so proud, very very proud' of her. He added that his wife had 'been amazing.'
Sharing more on the Princess' future work plans, Prince William said she was, 'edging herself back in to more and more trips like that,' because 'away trips like that take quite a lot out of you, because you’re on permanent receive the whole time.' He said it was important to 'balance that and make sure she’s okay and rested' but that Kate was in 'good form' at the moment.
The Princess of Wales demonstrated how far she'd come with her health recently when she revealed she'd completed the National Three Peaks Challenge. She managed to summit Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike within 24 hours. Kate undertook the journey with her brother, James Middleton, by her side and raised money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, which is connected to the hospital she was treated at.
Prince William and the couple's three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were waiting alongside Kate's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton for an emotional reunion at the finish line.
