King Charles III. And Queen Camilla: Historical State visit to Rome!

King Charles III. And Queen Camilla: Historical State visit to Rome!

Rom, Italien - King Charles III. And Queen Camilla arrived in Rome on Monday, April 8, 2025, to start a four -day state visit to Italy. The royal arrival at Ciampino Airport was welcomed by government officials. This visit takes place despite the health challenges with which Charles was confronted after he announced his cancer in February 2024 and was temporarily in the hospital due to his treatment.

At a reception with military honor by the cavalry regiment, known as the "Corazzieri", the royal couple was properly received. The highlight of the reception was the overflight of the “FRECCE TRICOLORI” aerobatic relay, which accompanied the British monarch.

program points and visits

A central event of the state visit is the planned meeting with the Italian President Sergio Mattarella. Charles III. will be the first British monarch to give a speech in front of a joint meeting of both Italian parliamentary chambers. Lord Llewellyn, the British ambassador in Italy, described this visit as a "historical moment" for bilateral relationships between Great Britain and Italy. These relationships are further strengthened as part of the British “Reset” strategy after Brexit.

The program also provides for a wreath laying on the grave of the unknown soldier on the Piazza Venezia in Rome and a visit to the Colosseum. During the visit, the royal couple will meet with the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. A planned visit to the Vatican, in which Charles and Camilla should meet Pope Francis, had to be postponed due to the Pope's health problems.

cultural and historical aspects

A special highlight of the stay will be the trip to Ravenna on Thursday, in which the royal couple wants to visit the grave of the poet Dante Alighieri. This visit falls together with the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the province by Allied forces, which gives the occasion additional historical importance.

As part of the state visit, the commitment of the royal couple with the Italian Slow food movement is also emphasized. At the same time, military cooperation between Great Britain and Italy is underlined by a joint flight show by the "FRECCE TRICOLORI" and the British "Red Arrows".

After completing the visit in Italy, the royal couple will return to Great Britain. The state visit is not only a sign of friendship, but also a strategic step towards deepening bilateral relationships within the framework of the changing geopolitical landscape in Europe, which is characterized by Brexit and the current security situation.

This commitment shows that the United Kingdom endeavors to consolidate its position as an independent player in the European security architecture and yet to maintain close bilateral contacts with its European neighbors.