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.

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.