Overview

• King Charles III and Queen Camilla marked their 20th wedding anniversary during a state visit to Italy, blending personal celebrations with diplomatic engagements.
• In a rescheduled meeting, the couple had a private audience with Pope Francis, who offered blessings for their anniversary and wished the King a swift recovery amid his ongoing cancer treatment.
• King Charles became the first British monarch to address both houses of the Italian Parliament, emphasizing strengthened ties between the UK and Italy post-Brexit.
• The visit included high-profile meetings with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other international figures, focusing on bilateral cooperation and humanitarian issues.
• The anniversary was celebrated with a state banquet hosted by Italian President Sergio Mattarella, featuring prominent guests and cultural highlights, including a performance by Andrea Bocelli.