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King Charles III and Queen Camilla meet Pope Francis in Italy

King Charles III and Queen Camilla recently visited Italy, where they had a special meeting with Pope Francis. This moment was a key part of their official trip, emphasizing the growing relationship between the UK and the Catholic Church.

The royal couple was warmly welcomed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome before heading to the Vatican for their meeting with the Pope. They were greeted with full honors, in a setting of mutual respect.

Though the details of their private conversation are not known, it is believed they discussed topics like climate change, global peace, and humanitarian efforts—issues both the King and Pope Francis care about deeply.

During their visit, the public in Italy showed their affection for the royals. Crowds cheered “Carlo!” (the Italian version of Charles), especially near the Colosseum, where the King and Queen took pictures. Local media also noted the royals arriving in the famous claret-colored State Bentley.

A personal touch was added to the day when the Royal Family’s official social media shared a video marking the couple’s wedding anniversary. The video showed palace guards playing “It Must Be Love,” a song by Madness, which was loved by royal fans.

This visit, filled with tradition, diplomacy, and celebration, was a significant moment for the royal couple and highlighted their international connections.

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