King Charles puts on display of Christian unity: Is 1st British Monarch to Pray w/ Pope in 500 yrs ~ By Daily Mail 10.23.25)

King Charles today became the first British monarch in 500 years to pray in public with a pope as he made a historic state visit to The Holy See.

His Majesty, accompanied by his wife, Queen Camilla, were introduced to Pope Leo XIV in the Apostolic Palace library - the traditional place for such meetings.

Then, with three short words, the Pope ended almost half a millennium of division between the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England in the Sistine Chapel. 'Let us pray,' he said, as the King stood to his left.

The King and Queen had earlier arrived at the ceremonial entrance to the palace in the San Damaso Courtyard, having been driven through iconic St Peter's Square.

The couple were greeted by the Regent of the Prefecture of the Papal Household, Reverend Monsignor Leonardo Sapienza.

Camilla wore a Fiona Clare black silk dress, Philip Treacy mantilla and a 'raspberry pip' brooch in the shape of a cross, which previously belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

As per tradition Pope Leo was waiting inside the palace to greet his visitors.

In footage released by Vatican Media, the King and Queen could be seen getting out of their State Bentley with Camilla saying: 'Lovely to be here.'

After walking through the Apostolic Palace they were greeted by the Pope who said: 'Good morning, welcome.'

The King replied: 'Your Holiness, it's such a pleasure to meet you if I may say so. You are so kind to see us.'

Posing for official photographs he also quipped: 'Constant hazard, the cameras.'

The Pope added: 'You get used to it.'

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