King Charles and Queen Camilla to spend 20th wedding anniversary on Italy trip
The couple have a full itinerary for the overseas tripIn April, King Charles and Queen Camilla will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary – and they’ll do so in Italy!
The king, 76, and queen, 77, are set for a royal tour in Italy in April. The palace has now shared details on the trip and revealed what the couple will get up to.
From meeting with Pope Francis to watching a flypast in Rome, here’s everything King Charles and Queen Camilla will do in Italy next month.
King Charles and Queen Camilla to spend 20th wedding anniversary in Italy
On April 9, the king and queen will mark 20 years of marriage. They tied the knot in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall on April 9, 2005.
They will visit the Holy See and the Republic of Italy from April 7 to April 10, 2025. On Tuesday (March 18), the royal family’s social media pages shared more details on the royal couple’s trip.
During their visit to the Holy See, King Charles and Queen Camilla will have an audience with Pope Francis – the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State.
They’ll also attend a service in the Sistine Chapel to reflect on Pope Francis and the king’s commitment to nature.
The king will visit the Papal Basilica of St Paul’s Outside the Walls – one of the four major basilicas in Rome.
What the king and queen will do in Rome
Meanwhile, whilst in Rome, King Charles will become the first British monarch to address a joint session of the Italian Parliament.
The monarch, alongside Queen Camilla and President Mattarella, will watch a flypast over Rome by the Frecce Tricolori and the Red Arrows.
It will surely be an unforgettable visit, especially as the king and queen will be celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary.
The royal couple will then travel to Ravenna, where they will attend a reception marking the 80th anniversary of the province’s liberation by Allied forces.
There will also be a festival taking part to celebrate Emilia-Romagna cuisine, Slow Food and the region’s produce.
Royal fans appear ecstatic over the trip, with many predicting it’ll be “unforgettable”.
One person gushed in the comment section: “It will surely be an unforgettable visit, especially as the king and queen will be celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary during the visit.”
Another wrote: “So excited to welcome Their Majesties in our country.”
A rundown on King Charles’ cancer battle and latest update
He shared the news publicly in February 2024.
Since then, the monarch has been undergoing treatment for the undisclosed form of cancer.
But what's the latest update, and why hasn't King Charles revealed the type of cancer he has? Let's take a look.
King Charles cancer diagnosis announcement
In February 2024, Buckingham Palace announced the king had cancer. A statement read: "During the king’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.
"His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties. Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual."
The statement added: "His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer."
Why the king hasn’t revealed the type of cancer he has
According to reports, King Charles made the decision not to share the type of cancer he has for a meaningful reason.
A source told The Times in December 2024 that "the king’s decision not to reveal the type of cancer was a conscious choice to be able to reach out to the widest number of people who are experiencing the disease, rather than narrow the focus onto a particular form of cancer".
Latest on king's health
At the time of writing, the king is still undergoing treatment. However, he has returned to performing his duties – just on a scaled down level.
But with his trip to Italy in April 2025 with Queen Camilla, it's a positive sign for the king's health.
Someone else commented: “Ravenna is very honoured to welcome Their Majesties the king and queen.”
The visit comes amid King Charles’ cancer battle. He announced his diagnosis last February and has been undergoing treatment since.
Read more: ‘Sacrifice’ Queen Camilla made for sake of her marriage to King Charles
Queen Camilla has remained by his side, providing a solid support to His Majesty throughout.
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