King Charles and Queen Camilla to Visit Italy, Meet Pope Francis in April
The royal couple's trip coincides with their 20th wedding anniversary and includes visits to Rome, Ravenna, and the Vatican.
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla have confirmed a state visit to Italy in early April 2025, as announced by Buckingham Palace.
- The visit will include a meeting with Pope Francis, marking the first meeting between the two since Charles ascended the throne.
- This will be the first visit by a British monarch to the Pope in over a decade, with the two leaders set to discuss the Holy Year celebrations.
- The trip also aligns with the 20th wedding anniversary of Charles and Camilla, adding a personal significance to their itinerary.
- Despite ongoing cancer treatment, King Charles has resumed international travel, including recent visits to Australia, Samoa, and Poland.