Cameron Walker

There is no doubt that the Princess of Wales is an international icon. Officials in Reggio Emilia estimated 3,000 people were in the city’s central square to welcome Catherine to Italy, some of whom had been queuing since 7am for an afternoon royal visit. I observed the princess shaking hands with as many members of the public as possible: accepting flowers, gifts and selfie invitations.

Buckingham Palace has confirmed the King and Queen will embark on a State Visit to the United States of America next month. Despite President Trump's frequent criticism of Sir Keir Starmer in recent weeks, the UK Government has advised His Majesty to undertake the visit marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence. This will be the King's first State Visit to the United States, but it is unlikely to be straightforward.

Sources close to The Duchess of Sussex insist she has reached out to her seriously ill father, Thomas Markle, after newspaper reports claimed he was having his leg amputated. Speaking to the Daily Mail from his hospital bed in the Philippines, the 81-year-old claimed he had not heard from Meghan, but "would love to speak to her" while he still can.