King Charles and Queen Camilla Conclude Italy Visit with Diplomatic Milestones and Personal Celebrations

The royal couple wrapped up their four-day state visit with historic engagements, including a private meeting with Pope Francis and a groundbreaking address to the Italian Parliament.

King Charles III became the first British monarch to address both houses of the Italian Parliament, emphasizing UK-Italy ties and shared global challenges.
The royal couple privately met a recovering Pope Francis at the Vatican, exchanging gifts and well wishes during their 20-minute audience.
Their visit coincided with their 20th wedding anniversary, celebrated with a state banquet hosted by Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome.
Adjustments to the itinerary were made due to health challenges faced by both King Charles, undergoing cancer treatment, and Pope Francis, recovering from pneumonia.
The trip concluded in Ravenna, where the couple attended cultural engagements, marking the end of their first international tour of the year.