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King Charles Meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni During State Visit

On the third day of his visit to Italy, King Charles marked his 20th wedding anniversary with a red carpet welcome and private talks at Villa Doria Pamphili, ahead of his historic address to the Italian parliament.

Britain's King Charles delivers a speech as he attends a joint session of the Italian parliament, in Rome, Italy, April 9, 2025. REUTERS/Phil Noble
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla walk back to their car after departing the Italian Parliament, in Rome, Italy, 09 Apr 2025. Victoria Jones/Pool via REUTERS
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla depart after attending a joint session of the Italian parliament, on the occasion of their state visit, in Rome, Italy, April 9, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla greet people during the state visit to Italy, in Rome, Italy, April 9, 2025. REUTERS/Vincenzo Livieri/Pool

Overview

  • King Charles III met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome, where he inspected a guard of honor and introduced his delegation, including Foreign Secretary David Lammy.
  • The meeting coincided with the King and Queen Camilla’s 20th wedding anniversary, adding a personal milestone to the diplomatic visit.
  • Later today, King Charles will become the first British monarch to address both houses of the Italian parliament, marking a historic moment in UK-Italy relations.
  • The state visit itinerary also includes cultural engagements, such as discussions on Shakespeare’s influence on Italian culture and educational events promoting literacy among Italian schoolchildren.
  • The King and Queen will conclude the day as guests of honor at a state banquet in Rome, celebrating UK-Italian ties through speeches and cultural exchanges.