King Charles III and Queen Camilla met with Pope Francis on Thursday during their official visit to Italy.
This marks an important moment that highlighted the growing diplomatic and religious relationship between the UK and the Catholic Church.
Before meeting the Pope, the royal couple received a red carpet welcome from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the historic Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome.
Their visit to the Vatican was conducted with full ceremonial honours and mutual respect.
Although their private conversation with the Pope was kept confidential, it’s believed they discussed key global issues like climate change, the pursuit of peace, and humanitarian efforts—topics that both the King and the Pope care deeply about.
Beyond the formal engagements, locals in Rome warmly welcomed the King and Queen.
As they visited the Colosseum and stood near the Temple of Venus, crowds gathered and cheered “Carlo!”—the Italian name for Charles.
Their arrival in the royal claret-coloured Bentley also caught the attention of the media and the public alike.
Adding a personal moment to the diplomatic trip, the Royal Family shared a lighthearted video on X (formerly Twitter) to mark the King and Queen’s wedding anniversary.
The clip featured palace guards playing the song *It Must Be Love* by Madness, bringing smiles to fans both in the UK and overseas.
The meeting with Pope Francis, along with the warm reception from Italy’s leaders and citizens, made this visit memorable.
It was a mix of diplomacy, tradition, and a touch of personal charm—reflecting the King and Queen’s growing role on the global stage.
KanyiDaily recalls that Pope Francis was recently placed on a ventilator after experiencing two episodes of severe respiratory distress.
