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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

King Charles and Camilla postpone state visit to Vatican as Pope recovers from illness

The King and Queen’s planned visit to the Vatican next month has been postponed due to medical advice issued to the Pope, Buckingham Palace said.

Charles and Camilla were due to visit Pope Francis in the Holy See in just under two weeks, but the tour was put on hold by mutual agreement after medical advice suggested Francis would benefit from extra time to recuperate.

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