On 9 April 2025, King Charles and Queen Camilla paid a private visit to Pope Francis at the Vatican, marking their 20th wedding anniversary. The meeting was held at the Pope's residence, Casa Santa Marta, and lasted around 20 minutes. During the audience, they exchanged gifts and the Pope congratulated the royal couple on their anniversary, while the King and Queen expressed their best wishes for the Pope's speedy recovery following recent health problems. ?
This visit was part of a state tour of Italy by the royal couple, during which they also met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and delivered a speech to the Italian parliament, stressing the importance of close relations between the United Kingdom and Italy. ?
An official photograph of the meeting has been released, showing King Charles and Queen Camilla alongside Pope Francis at the Vatican.
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Vatican News: Pope Francis audience with King Charles and Queen Camilla
The Times: King and Queen meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
