King Charles and Queen Camilla to Celebrate 20th Anniversary at Italian State Banquet

The royal couple's milestone coincides with a historic state visit to Italy, though Vatican engagements are postponed due to Pope Francis' health.

King Charles and Queen Camilla will mark two decades of marriage on April 9, 2025, with a state banquet in Rome hosted by Italian President Sergio Mattarella.
The banquet is part of a four-day state visit to Italy, during which King Charles will address both houses of the Italian parliament—a first for a British monarch.
The couple originally planned to visit the Vatican for an audience with Pope Francis and a historic visit to the Papal Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls, but these engagements have been postponed as the Pope recovers from pneumonia.
Charles and Camilla's marriage, which began with a civil ceremony in 2005 after years of public scrutiny, has evolved into an enduring partnership celebrated by the British monarchy.
The state visit highlights the monarchy's role in fostering international relationships and underscores the couple's personal and diplomatic milestones.