Sightlines Initiative are delighted that Catherine, Princess of Wales and founder of the Royal Foundation has accepted an invitation to visit the Nidi and Preschools of Reggio Emilia on 13 - 14 May.
The visit will be an opportunity to see the Reggio Emilia Approach in its original setting and undoubtedly HRH and the members of the Foundation will find the experience inspiring, intriguing and we hope, thought-provoking.
On their return, we look forward to continuing our collaboration with the Royal Foundation as we demonstrate how the Approach has evolved here in the UK into a transformative relational pedagogy which takes account of the EYFS but remains very firmly aligned to the Reggio Emilia principles of co-construction and reciprocity through the Hundred Languages.
Here at Sightlines Initiative, we firmly believe, as do so many others, that relational pedagogy has the potential to reconstruct and renew early childhood education and improve the lives of every child in the UK ...if given the opportunity.
This Royal visit to Reggio Emilia and the ongoing work of the Royal Foundation can only be helpful in bringing this to the attention of those with responsibility for national policy.

Here is the statement of the Royal Foundation and Reggio Children on the aims of this Royal visit:

The Princess of Wales will visit Reggio Emilia on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th May a significant next step for The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood as it expands internationally.
Spearheaded by The Princess, the visit focuses on early childhood development and is part of a high-level fact-finding mission exploring leading international approaches to supporting young children and those who care for them. Building on the Centre's Shaping Us Framework, launched in February 2025, the two days will examine how a shared understanding of social and emotional development connects with approaches in other countries prioritising the early years.
Her Royal Highness will spend time with educators, parents, children and civic and business leaders to see the Reggio Emilia Approach in action.
Since 2021, the Centre has brought together research, collaboration and practical action to drive long-term change in how society understands the early years. This visit signals the next phase of that work.