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EXPLAINED: King charles addresses italian parliament greets pope on visit to rome | Vintage Vibes

Speaking in both Italian and English, Charles eulogised Italy as a place 'very dear to my heart' (Credit: AFP)

Britain's King Charles III told Italy's parliament Wednesday that peace is "never to be taken for granted" before ending a visit to Rome with a surprise visit to a convalescing Pope Francis.

King Charles and Queen Camilla met with 88-year-old Francis, who has been recuperating from pneumonia at the Vatican after being released last month from hospital, on their 20th wedding anniversary -- a day packed with visits, handshakes, and a historic address to parliament.

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