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Italian State Visit Day 3

Posted by Karen on April 9, 2025, 1:08 pm

There will be a State Banquet Later this evening.

The King met Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for a private meeting.

He later attended a performance at Mattatoio, engaging with drama students to explore Shakespeare's influence on Italian culture. Then went on to attend with President Sergio Mattarella a ‘Clean Power for Growth’ Roundtable, co-hosted by David Lammy and Antonio Tajani.

Meanwhile the Queen was visiting Istituto Comprensivo Alessandro Manzoni. Where she met schoolchildren learning about Paddington Bear and presented certificates to those who participated in a special writing competition marking the British Council’s 80th anniversary.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/g09bBaMyYFs

The King then gave an historic address to the Italian Parliament. First time a British Sovereign had ever done so. He made the address partly in Italian.

State Banquet

Posted by Karen on April 9, 2025, 4:59 pm, in reply to "Italian State Visit Day 3"

Not a tiara event. But, I loved the green colour of the Queen's dress.

https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/search/2/image?family=editorial&phrase=the%20king%20and%20queen%20state%20banquet%20in%20italy&sort=best&events=776305751

The Queen's necklace originally belonged to her mother Rosalind Shand.

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a64434290/queen-camilla-mother-necklace-state-banquet-rome-2025/

Re: State Banquet

Posted by Candace on April 9, 2025, 6:59 pm, in reply to "State Banquet"

I do like the color of the Queen's dress but I'm not a fan of the style..particularly the top of the dress. Needs a little more je ne sais quoi but something a little more classy. Looks a bit frumpy. The necklace however is gorgeous.

Re: State Banquet

Posted by Hollie24 on April 9, 2025, 7:40 pm, in reply to "Re: State Banquet"

I think the dress's neckline may have been designed to accommodate Orders and Ribands for tiara events.

Re: State Banquet

Posted by Candace on April 9, 2025, 8:09 pm, in reply to "Re: State Banquet"

It's not the neckline. It's the sleeves and the bodice Frumpy.

Re: State Banquet

Posted by Hollie24 on April 9, 2025, 7:38 pm, in reply to "State Banquet"

The dress is lovely on Camilla, and I love the gorgeous necklace.

Video: State Banquet

Posted by Karen on April 10, 2025, 8:41 am, in reply to "State Banquet"

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