King Charles and Queen Camilla commenced their four-day state visit to Italy on April 7, 2025, marking the monarch's 17th official trip to the nation and his inaugural overseas engagement this year amid ongoing cancer treatment.

The visit coincides with the royal couple's 20th wedding anniversary on April 9. Notably, King Charles is set to become the first British monarch to address a joint session of the Italian parliament, underscoring the significance of this diplomatic engagement.

During their stay, the King and Queen are scheduled to meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. However, a planned audience with Pope Francis was postponed due to the pontiff's recent health concerns.

The itinerary also includes visits to iconic landmarks such as the Colosseum and a trip to Ravenna to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the city's liberation from Nazi occupation during World War II.