close
Monday April 21, 2025

King Charles 'on very good form' and ready to resume duties in Italy

King Charles gears up for Italy visit after health scare

|
April 05, 2025
Video Player is loading.
Current Time 0:00
Duration 0:00
Loaded: 0%
Stream Type LIVE
Remaining Time 0:00
 
1x
    • Chapters
    • descriptions off, selected
    • captions off, selected
        King Charles 'on very good form' and ready to resume duties in Italy

        King Charles is reportedly in high spirits as he prepares for a landmark state visit to Italy next week-just days after recovering from a brief hospital stay. 

        The 76-year-old monarch, accompanied by Queen Camilla, is scheduled to land in Rome on Monday for four-day diplomatic tour highlighting strong UK ties., reported GB News.

        The trip comes shortly after he experienced temporary side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment, which led to a short hospital admission and the postponement of a visit to Birmingham. 

        Royal insiders have described the health episode as a 'minor bump in the road.'

        Royal expert Phil Dampier told Thr Express that the King looked like he had been on 'very good form this week.'

        He said: ' He will be raring to go and looking forward to it. Titchmarsh applauded the King's boundless energy after tuesday's ceremony, saying : 'He is so energetic, he is not just a talker, he is doer.'

        To accommodate the King's recent health challenges, the Rome portion of the visit has been extended to span two days instead of one, allowing for a more relaxed pace. 

        A highlight of the royal will be a state banquet on Wednesday at the historic Palazzo Quirinale, hosted by Italian President Sergio Mattarella. 

        The evening will also mark a personal milestone or the royal couple-their 20th wedding anniversary.