Queen Camilla dazzles in gown as royal joins King Charles at banquet on wedding anniversary

King Charles addresses Italian Parliament with historic speech in Italian
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Ed Griffiths

By Ed Griffiths


Published: 09/04/2025

- 21:59

The King and Queen are abroad from April 7 to April 11 for the state visit

Queen Camilla dazzled at the banquet to mark her 20th wedding anniversary with King Charles at a glamorous state banquet in Rome on Wednesday evening.

The royal couple celebrated their milestone anniversary whilst on their first international trip of the year to Italy.


The King, 76, and Queen, 77, are abroad from April 7 to April 11 for the state visit.

The special banquet was hosted by Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Palazzo Quirinale as part of the diplomatic traditions of state visits.

King Charles and Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla dazzled at the banquet to mark her 20th wedding anniversary with King Charles at a glamorous state banquet in Rome on Wednesday evening

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The couple also shared new portraits to mark their anniversary.

The images, taken by Chris Jackson at Villa Wolkonsky in Rome shortly after their arrival on Monday, show the couple exchanging sweet looks.

The royal pair also shared a video on social media recapping their love story through photographs.

King Charles married then-Camilla Parker Bowles in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall on April 9, 2005, more than 35 years after they first met.

King Charles and Queen Camilla

The royal couple celebrated their milestone anniversary whilst on their first international trip of the year to Italy

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The couple's relationship began in 1970 when they were introduced by a friend, though they initially married other people before rekindling their romance years later.

The King and Queen met Pope Francis at the Vatican for a private audience despite their original visit being postponed due to Pope Francis's recent health struggles.

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: "Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla this afternoon had a private meeting with His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican.

"Their Majesties were delighted The Pope was well enough to host them - and to have had the opportunity to share their best wishes in person."

Queen Camilla

The special banquet was hosted by Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Palazzo Quirinale as part of the diplomatic traditions of state visits

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The 88-year-old Catholic leader had been advised to rest after spending 38 days in hospital.

During their Italy trip, the royals toured the Colosseum in Rome on Tuesday.

King Charles also made history as the first British sovereign to address a joint session of the Italian Parliament.

The couple will conclude their visit in Ravenna on Thursday before returning to the UK.