King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Italy for a state visit

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in Rome to start their state visit to Italy, who will see a mixture of diplomacy with sweet power, greeting the crowd and also romance, while the journey coincides with the couple’s 20th wedding anniversary.

They flew to Ciampino airport, leaving the sun at the end of the afternoon, with officials of the Italian government and an honor guard to greet them.

The UK ambassador to Italy, Lord Llewellyn, who is part of the welcoming party, said that it was a “historic” moment and that these visits had an “intangible but invaluable” impact.

In a context of international uncertainty, the visit is part of the post-Brexit “reset” of the United Kingdom in strengthening links with European allies.

“This state visit arrives at a key moment,” said Lord Llewellyn, “while we reset our relations with our European partners”.

There had already been reports of “royal fever” and the Italian public appreciated the enthusiasm of the king and the queen for their history, their culture and their cuisine, said Lord Llewellyn, addressing journalists before the visit.

“Their love for Italy … And everything that is Italian resonates deep here,” said the ambassador, predicting a warm welcome before the trip to Rome and the historic city of Ravenna.

The state visit was initially included the Vatican, where the king was to attend events including a service in the Sistine Chapel, but that had been postponed due to the poor health of Pope Francis.

The pope seems to recover, Appearing on the square of St Peter On weekends, but so far, there are no plans for a private meeting, although there has been speculation, it could be something that would appeal to both sides if possible.

State visits, carried out on behalf of the British government, are an eclectic mixture of elaborate ceremony, charming the crowd, piloting the business flag, trying local food and addressing serious international diplomacy.

It will be pizza, pasta and politics.

The visit comes at a time of economic and diplomatic upheavals by American president Donald Trump – and the King’s support is British Minister David Lammy.

The emphasis will be placed on the closer military links of the United Kingdom with Italy, which, according to Lord Llewellyn, was “vital in a changing Europe, because our two countries remain firm in our support for Ukraine”.

Italy is also the ninth trading partner of the United Kingdom – and a popular tourist destination, the historic sites of Rome currently overflowing with vacationers.

There was also a nod to Canada in the comments of the ambassador, saying that a trip to Ravenne would reflect that King Charles was also the king of Canada, with tributes to the Canadian forces who helped to release Italy 80 years ago during the Second World War.

The king had a complicated diplomatic balancing act, as head of state of the United Kingdom and Canada, at a time when Canada was subjected under high pressure by the Trump administration.

Scottish Whiskey producersworrying about American prices could also accommodate a catch for their products during a catering festival in Ravenne, where he will be paired with Parmesan.

Over the next three days, the royal couple will visit the colosseum, will look at a Flypast of the Italian and British Airforce joint and will discover the Italian slow food. The king will also meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and will become the first British monarch to give a speech to the two chambers of the Italian Parliament.

The Royals who love culture will also have visits associated with writers Dante and Lord Byron.

On the evening of the king’s wedding anniversary and the queen on Wednesday, on Wednesday will be passed at the Palais de Quirineale for a state banquet. It will be a great personal moment for the couple, but they are also sumptuous public events, with celebrities and politicians on the guest list, with a menu that presents the country’s cuisine.

Before the trip, there was a Italian dinner at King’s Highgrove Estate In the Gloucestershire, assisted by guests, including film stars Stanley Tucci and Helen Mirren, and former footballer David Beckham.

The state visit will be an intensive set of commitments and follows a recent “bump on the road” for the king’s health.

He had a brief stay in hospital after Suffering the side effects of his treatment against cancerBut it was good enough to return to a series of commitments last week.

Ambassador Lord Llewellyn said he was convinced that the Royals’ trip – described as “Carlo and Camilla” in the Italian press – would leave a “significant and wide heritage”.