*King Charles and Queen Camilla to Visit Pope Francis at the Vatican* In an announcement on February 7, Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Pope Francis at the Vatican in April. This visit will be part of their state visits to the Holy See and the Republic of Italy, coinciding with the 2025 Jubilee Year, a significant event for the Catholic Church held every 25 years. The royal couple will join Pope Francis in celebrating this special year, themed "Pilgrims of Hope." This visit marks King Charles' first trip to Italy as monarch and his third meeting with Pope Francis. Their previous encounters were in 2017 and 2019, where Pope Francis urged Charles to be a "man of peace." The visit continues a tradition of British royal involvement in Jubilee celebrations, following Queen Elizabeth II's visit to the Vatican during the 2000 Jubilee Year. During their state visit to Italy, King Charles and Queen Camilla will also engage in activities in Rome and Ravenna, celebrating the strong bilateral relationship between Italy and the United Kingdom. This visit highlights the enduring ties between the British monarchy and the Vatican.