King Charles and Queen Camilla will travel to Italy and the Vatican in April to meet with Pope Francis, as the Catholic Church celebrates a special Jubilee year, which takes place every quarter of a century.

The King's former royal butler has praised His Majesty's careful approach to planning state visits while managing his health commitments. Charles and Camilla are set to embark on a significant state visit to Italy and the Holy See in early April,

King Charles and Queen Camilla will pay a state visit to Italy and the Holy See in early April and will meet Pope Francis to mark celebrations for 2025 Catholic Holy Year, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday.

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The King and Queen will join the Hollywood star for a black-tie dinner at Highgrove on Friday evening to celebrate Italian cuisine.

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to visit Pope Francis at the Vatican, marking a significant moment in royal diplomacy. On Thursday, Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla will embark on an official visit to Italy in April, which will include a highly anticipated meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican.

Their Majesties The King and Queen will undertake State Visits to the Holy See and the Republic of Italy in early April 2025,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement. “During Their Majesties’ State visit to the Holy See,

King Charles and Queen Camilla will undertake State Visits to Italy and the Holy See in early April 2025, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The royal couple's diplomatic journey will include official engagements in both the Vatican City and the Italian Republic.