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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Laura Elston

King and Queen’s state visit to Vatican postponed due to need for Pope to rest

The King and Queen with Pope Francis (Tim Rooke/PA) - (PA Wire)

The King and Queen’s state visit to the Vatican has been postponed because the Pope needs an “extended period of rest and recuperation”, Buckingham Palace has announced.

Charles and Camilla were due to visit Pope Francis in the Holy See in just under two weeks’ time.

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