Overview

• King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit the Vatican, Rome, and Ravenna from April 7 to 10, 2025, as part of a state visit celebrating the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee.
• The King is scheduled to meet Pope Francis on April 8, though the pontiff’s participation depends on his ongoing recovery from double pneumonia, which has shown gradual improvement.
• The visit will include a historic first, with King Charles becoming the first British monarch to visit the Papal Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls since the Reformation.
• In Rome, King Charles will address a joint session of the Italian Parliament, meet Italian leaders, and attend a state banquet hosted by President Sergio Mattarella.
• The trip highlights shared priorities such as interfaith reconciliation, environmental advocacy, and cultural preservation, while also commemorating the 80th anniversary of Ravenna’s liberation from Nazi occupation.