King Charles III Visits Italy, Marks 20th Anniversary Amid Health Concerns

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in Rome for a four-day state visit, coinciding with their 20th wedding anniversary. This marks the King's first official overseas trip as monarch, occurring just ten days after he was briefly hospitalized due to side effects from his cancer treatment. During the visit, King Charles is set to address Italy’s joint parliament, becoming the first British monarch to do so, and explore key sites such as the Colosseum and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. While a planned meeting with Pope Francis has been postponed due to the pontiff's health, the royal couple will engage with Italian leaders, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The trip reflects King Charles's determination to fulfill his royal duties despite ongoing health concerns. Their anniversary will be celebrated with a state banquet at the Palazzo Quirinale, featuring a vegetarian menu as requested.