Overview

• King Charles III and Queen Camilla concluded their four-day state visit to Italy on April 9, 2025, blending diplomatic engagements with personal celebrations of their 20th wedding anniversary.
• A never-before-seen portrait of Queen Camilla wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara was revealed as a gift to Italian President Sergio Mattarella during the visit.
• The Queen did not wear a tiara during the state banquet at Palazzo Quirinale but dazzled in a teal lace gown and a turquoise diamond necklace from her late mother’s collection.
• Other gifts presented by the royal couple included a historic book from 1778 and a brooch engraved with their royal cypher, symbolizing the deepening UK-Italy ties.
• In an exclusive interview, Queen Camilla expressed her sadness about leaving Italy, while King Charles reflected positively on the success of the trip.