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 and Queen are set to host Hollywood star Stanley Tucci for a black tie dinner to celebrate Italian cuisine at Highgrove on Friday evening. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

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.

Queen Camilla's relationship with King Charles dates back some 50 years, but she was initially reluctant to take on the role of queen, according to an insider

Buckingham Palace has confirmed an official visit to Italy and Vatican City for the King and Queen this spring

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to host a glamorous dinner at Highgrove Gardens, bringing together influential figures from the world of sustainable food and fashion. The

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.

The Italian-American star's visit to Highgrove comes as Buckingham Palace confirmed the King and Queen will tour Italy and the Vatican in early April. | ITV National News

After a coronation ceremony two years ago hailed as an interreligious novelty and progressively open-minded, King Charles III and Queen Camilla of England will make their first official visit to the Vatican in April.

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.