King Charles and Queen Camilla have had a private meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican, where he wished them a happy 20th wedding anniversary. The meeting took place on Wednesday afternoon at the Casa Santa Marta, where the Pope has been convalescing since his release from hospital.
The King and Queen expressed their gratitude for the Pope’s recovery and reciprocated his best wishes for a speedy recovery. They also exchanged private gifts during their visit. The royal couple had originally planned to attend events at the Vatican, but plans were postponed due to the Pope’s health issues.
On Wednesday evening, King Charles and Queen Camilla attended a state banquet in Rome hosted by President Sergio Mattarella, where they received warm applause for their speech about the importance of defending democratic values and standing united with Italy. The couple has been enjoying a warm welcome during their state visit to Italy, which marks their 20th wedding anniversary.
The King’s speech referenced the UK-Italy relationship, dating back to ancient Roman times, as well as the conflict in Ukraine. The royal couple have also been engaging with Italian lawmakers and citizens, including a meeting with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni earlier in the day.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1drr40xwgro