King Charles III Delivers Historic Address During Italian State Visit
The monarch and Queen Camilla celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary while advancing UK-Italian relations on their inaugural state visit as King and Queen.
- King Charles III became the first British monarch to address both chambers of the Italian Parliament, marking a significant diplomatic milestone.
- The state visit coincides with the royal couple's 20th wedding anniversary, celebrated with a state banquet hosted by President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace.
- Meetings with Italian leaders, including President Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, have focused on strengthening post-Brexit ties and addressing shared priorities such as climate change and economic collaboration.
- A planned audience with Pope Francis was postponed due to the pontiff's ongoing recovery from a respiratory illness, though the royal couple expressed hopes for a future meeting.
- The four-day visit includes cultural engagements in Rome and Ravenna, highlighting historical ties and commemorating the 80th anniversary of Ravenna's liberation from Nazi occupation.
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