4 d. ago The hidden gem location in Italy you can visit to avoid all the crowds

British Airways is launching new flights to a gorgeous Italian region known as the country's quiet alternative to Tuscany.

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6 d. ago Royal exhibition to recount 40 years of Charles on tour in 70 artworks

Visitors to Buckingham Palace will be able to see works by official tour artists who accompanied visits to 96 countriesForty years ago the then Prince of Wales invited, at his own expense, the artist John Ward to join an official visit to Italy as an official tour artist, with the brief to draw or paint whatever inspired him.Since then, 42 artists to have undertaken this role, collectively visiting 95 countries during 69 tours, with their work now going on display at Buckingham Palace. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago ‘He listened to everyone’: Buenos Aires remembers pope as voice for the poor

Locals hail pontiff’s work in city’s poorest neighbourhoods – but express sadness that he never came back as popeBefore he left Argentina and moved to Italy to become pope, Jorge Mario Bergoglio would visit the country’s villas miserias, not in a car flanked by security guards, but by bus – and this is what his people remember.“He would come here, kiss our feet, the feet of the people,” said Aida Bogarin, aged 44. “It was everything to us.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Meghan Markle's 'olive branch' to King Charles denied amid rumoured rift

Meghan Markle reportedly extended an 'olive branch' to her father-in-law King Charles in the form of a gift box from her As Ever brand, but sources close to the Duchess have denied this

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1 week ago Prince Harry current relationship with old man King Charles shown in three brutal words

Publicity shy Prince Harry did not meet his father last week when he was in London, before the King jetted off on a state visit to Italy and sources say their rift has widened

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2 w. ago Make Charles lighten his workload? Dream on, chortles Camilla, after the King's 20 Italian engagements in four days following gruelling cancer treatment

It was a brief halt in their packed itinerary during last week's State Visit to Italy , but the Queen could only crease with laughter at the idea the King should lighten his workload, roaring: 'Dream on!'

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2 w. ago Charles ‘loves his work’ and wants to do more as ‘recovery’ continues – Camilla

The King and Queen’s state visit to Italy featured a string of engagements and their effect was described as ‘soft power at its best’.

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2 w. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla swept up by carnival atmosphere at end of Italy trip

The King and Queen brought their four-day state visit to Italy to a close by being swept up by the vibrant atmosphere in the city of Ravenna where they visited a farmers' market

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2 w. ago Queen Camilla enjoys the fruits of Italian hospitality as she tucks into local tipples and has a go at making pasta

The 77-year-old royal looked elegant in an ivory Anna Valentine silk coat as she was seen sampling some of Italy 's finest wines on her and King Charles's state visit.

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2 w. ago In Pictures: Crowds greet Charles and Camilla as they visit Dante’s Tomb

The King and Queen are on the fourth and final day of their visit to Italy.

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2 w. ago How King Charles' speech introduced Italians to a popular British teatime biscuit

The King, accompanied by Queen Camilla , are on the final day of their state visit to Italy where they have met the Italian Prime Minister - Giorgia Meloni - and Pope Francis .

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2 w. ago Camilla rewears wedding dress in romantic gesture on 20th anniversary with King Charles

Queen Camilla marked her 20th anniversary with King Charles by wearing her wedding dress on the couple’s state visit to Italy. Camilla arrived at the Italian Parliament on Wednesday wearing her silk chiffon dress from her civil wedding in 2005

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2 w. ago King Charles makes wry joke about his health as he plants a tree in Rome in the final day of state visit to Italy

Charles kickstarted the final day of his state visit to Italy by chatting with scientists and planting a tree in the gardens of Villa Wolkonsky, the ambassador's residence just outside Rome.

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2 w. ago Charles jokes about living ‘long enough’ to see sapling grow during Italy visit

The King was in a jovial mood as he planted the young tree in the gardens of Villa Wolkonsky, the UK ambassador’s residence in Rome.

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2 w. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla pay recovering Pope Francis surprise visit

British royals wish pontiff well in recovery from pneumonia during their state visit to ItalyKing Charles and Queen Camilla paid a surprise private visit to a convalescing Pope Francis on Wednesday afternoon during their four-day state visit to Italy.The royal couple visited Francis, 88, at his home in Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City, where he is recovering from a serious bout of pneumonia in both lungs. An official audience had previously been removed from the royals’ schedule due to the pontiff’s ill health. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Charles meets premier Giorgia Meloni on third day of state visit to Italy

Later the King and Queen will spend their 20th wedding anniversary evening as guests of honour at a state banquet in Rome.

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2 w. ago Royals news live: Harry ‘felt forced to step back’, High Court security appeal told as second day set to begin

Comes as King Charles and Queen Camilla landed in Italy for four-day state visit

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2 w. ago Queen Camilla's major worry over anniversary Italy trip with King Charles

King Charles and Queen Camilla are making their 20th wedding anniversary today in the middle of their four-day state visit to Italy - and will celebrate later at a glittering state banquet

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2 w. ago King and Queen watch Red Arrows over Rome during Italy state visit

King Charles and Queen Camilla enjoyed a Red Arrows display at Quirinale Palace and a red carpet welcome on their state visit to Italy.

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2 w. ago King and Queen lay wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Rome on state visit

King Charles and Queen Camilla paid their respects by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during state visit to Italy.

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