Key Facts

• King Charles and Queen Camilla are in Rome for a state visit to the Vatican.
• They will meet and pray with Pope Leo, marking the first such event since the 16th Century.
• The visit seeks to promote unity between the Church of England and the Catholic Church.
• The Palace announced last week that Prince Andrew would lose his titles to avoid overshadowing royal events.
• The visit includes a service in the Sistine Chapel, symbolizing harmony between the churches.
• King Charles will attend another service at a church historically linked to the English monarchy.
• This event is seen as a major moment for building bridges between Christian communities.