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King Charles and Queen Camilla met Pope Francis at the Vatican on their 20th wedding anniversary. The private meeting took place at the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta, where Pope Francis has been recovering. In a statement, the royal couple expressed their delight at the Pope’s recovery and their opportunity to meet him. The meeting, lasting 20 minutes, was confirmed on the day of the meeting after previous plans were postponed due to the Pope's health issues. Pope Francis wished the King and Queen a happy anniversary during their meeting. The Vatican released a photograph of the meeting, which was shared by the Royal Family’s social media with the caption "Che occasione speciale.” The King and Queen expressed their appreciation for the Pope’s kind words and were touched by his thoughtful remarks. Pope Francis also reciprocated the King's wishes for a speedy recovery after his recent health challenges. A private exchange of gifts occurred between Pope Francis and the royal couple during their meeting. The meeting marked a highlight of the royal couple’s state visit to Italy, which also included a planned banquet in Rome.
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