Their itinerary includes a visit to the Colosseum, where the bands of the Welsh Guards and Italy’s Granatieri di Sardegna will perform together, following a flypast by both the RAF’s Red Arrows and Italy’s Frecce Tricolori.
In Ravenna, the couple will mark 80 years since the city was liberated from Nazi control by British and Canadian troops. They’ll also take part in a food festival in Emilia Romagna, celebrating the Slow Food movement, where local dishes will be paired with British flavors like parmesan and whisky.
King Charles will meet with farmers affected by recent floods, while Queen Camilla will engage with a local organization that supports domestic violence survivors.
They will also highlight Italy’s literary legacy by visiting Dante’s tomb, and the Queen will make a solo visit to the Byron museum.
Ahead of their arrival, Lord Llewellyn remarked, “Their Majesties will do something intangible but priceless. Their visit will strengthen the closeness between our nations in a way that only they can, creating memories that will last a generation.
“Their love for Italy and all things Italian – things Italians cherish, culture, food, heritage – resonates very, very deeply. The State Visit brings together, quite simply, the best of Italy and the best of Britain, the closest of friends, allies and partners.”
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— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 9, 2025
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