King Charles and Queen Camilla have posed beside an ailing Pope Francis, with a fresh picture released by Buckingham Palace. The King and Queen are currently on a State Visit to Italy and visited the Pope at the Vatican on Wednesday,

King Charles and Queen Camilla paid a private visit to Pope France at the Vatican this afternoon, Buckingham Palace announced late last night. It is understood the visit was only confirmed on Wednesday morning and was subject to the Pope's health.

King Charles and Queen Camilla have met Pope Frances privately at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, where the pontiff has offered his best wishes for their 20th wedding anniversary.