American singer and actress Selena Gomez has celebrated her 34th birthday. Instead of throwing a lavish party, the star chose to spend her special day with her husband, music producer Benny Blanco, soaking up the charm of one of Italy’s most beautiful cities. The birthday girl shared a series of atmospheric photos from their romantic getaway to Florence on Instagram.

In the published images, Selena poses against the backdrop of the city’s evening skyline and the Arno River while blowing out the candle on her birthday dessert.

In her post, the singer expressed her heartfelt gratitude to everyone who wished her a happy birthday.

«First of all, I want to thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart for your support, your kindness, and all of your warm birthday wishes. Because of you, I get to do what I love every single day. Thank you for making me the happiest girl in the world», the artist wrote.

Instead of traditional birthday gifts, Gomez encouraged her fans to support her charitable organization, the Rare Impact Fund, which helps young people gain access to mental health resources and educational programs.

Benny Blanco also shared a touching birthday message dedicated to his wife.

«My beautiful wife… I’ll always take you wherever you want to go. Happy birthday, my love», the producer wrote on his page.

 

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The Princess of Wales has begun a two-day official visit to Italy, marking her first overseas trip since undergoing a prolonged course of treatment and returning to public duties. Her last solo foreign engagement took place in 2022, when she visited Denmark.

The destination of the trip is Reggio Emilia, a city renowned for the «Reggio Emilia» educational approach to early childhood development. The method, developed by educator Loris Malaguzzi after the Second World War, is based on the idea of unlocking a child’s potential through creativity, learning, and interaction with their environment.

In the city, the Princess was welcomed by the mayor and representatives of local authorities. Kate also spoke with children in Piazza Camillo Prampolini.

For the official engagement, Catherine chose an elegant business look: a light blue Edeline Lee suit with a draped blazer and high-waisted trousers, a white V-neck blouse, Ralph Lauren heels, and a matching handbag.

During the visit, the Princess of Wales is expected to receive the Primo Tricolore award for her contribution to the development of early childhood education programmes. In 2021, Kate founded a Royal Foundation initiative supporting early years development, making it one of the key pillars of her work.

The second day of the trip will include visits to preschools and an introduction to local traditions. The itinerary also features a countryside lunch in the Reggio Emilia area and a cooking workshop dedicated to traditional pasta-making. The region is considered Italy’s gastronomic heartland and the birthplace of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

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