King Charles, Queen Camilla to Celebrate 20th Anniversary at State Banquet in Rome

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary during a four-day state visit to Italy, commencing on April 7. The celebration will culminate in a black-tie state banquet hosted by Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinale Palace on their anniversary, April 9. Their relationship began in the early 1970s, and they married in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall in 2005, following previous marriages and significant personal challenges. The visit highlights the strengthening diplomatic ties between the UK and Italy and marks Charles's return to royal duties following recent health concerns. Additionally, a planned visit to Pope Francis has been postponed due to his recovery from pneumonia, but the royal couple has expressed their well wishes for his health. The anniversary events are expected to include a joint flypast by the Italian Air Force and RAF, celebrating military cooperation between the two nations.