King Charles and Queen Camilla to celebrate 20th wedding anniversary while on tour in Italy: reports
King Charles and Queen Camilla are to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in Italy.
The British monarch and his wife will travel to Rome in April in what is set to be their first major foreign tour of the year.
While in Italy, the King and Queen will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican and tour the Sistine Chapel.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla are to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in Italy Chris Jackson/Getty Images
King Charles is hoping to resume a "normal" schedule of overseas visits in 2025, following his successful tour to Australia and Samoa in October which a Buckingham Palace spokesperson described at the time as a "perfect tonic".
King Charles, who was diagnosed with cancer in February last year, is still receiving regular treatment.
Late last month, he travelled to Poland for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz along with royals from across Europe and world leaders.
The royal couple will travel to Italy in April and are expected to spend four days there. AP
King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to spend four days in Italy and their visit will take place during the country's Jubilee year.
Beginning on Christmas Eve last year and running until January 6 2026, millions of Catholics are expected to visit Italy during the period of reconciliation and renewal. This year's theme of the 2025 Jubilee is Pilgrims of Hope.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla wed in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall on April 9, 2005. AAP
According to The Mirror, the King and Queen will have an official engagement on their wedding anniversary but also hope to have "a small, private celebration" while in Rome, one of the world's most romantic cities.
King Charles and Queen Camilla married on April 9, 2005, first in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall.
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That was followed by a blessing held inside St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle and a reception for 800 guests.
Their religious blessing was held at St George's Chapel. AAP
Although Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip did not attend the civil ceremony, they did join the service of blessing.
The date is also a likely bittersweet one for King Charles as his father the Duke of Edinburgh passed away on April 9, 2021.
The wedding was originally due to be held on April 8 but had to be moved back a day so Charles, as Prince of Wales, could attend the funeral of Pope John Paul II at the Vatican on behalf of the Queen.
Speaking of the King and Queen's coming visit to Italy, a royal source told The Mirror: "The King and Queen are absolutely delighted to be heading to Italy, to celebrate the ties between our two countries, especially in such an important period for their hosts.
"The fact their milestone anniversary will fall during the visit is a welcome addition.
"Although it will be a working day, they are sure to find some time to have a small, private celebration."
Buckingham Palace is yet to formally announce the King and Queen's visit to Italy.
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