“Today marks the queen’s and my twentieth wedding anniversary. On that score, I must say it really is very good of you, Mr. President, to lay on this small romantic, candle-lit dinner for two…!”

The couple originally tied the knot in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall on April 9, 2005. Celebrating such a milestone in a setting as romantic as Italy added a special layer to the state visit.

A New Confidence in the King

According to body language expert Darren Stanton, King Charles appeared more self-assured than ever. Speaking on behalf of Betfair Casino, Stanton commented:

“The king’s speech was very smooth and assured. His voice tone was constant and there were no breaks or cracks, no pitch changes. I really think he came off as though he is the most confident he has ever been.”

He added that the mood between the British royals and Italian officials was warm and genuine:

“It was clear that everyone was getting on very well. The genuine happiness from the king and queen was reciprocated by all of the Italian delegates.”

From heartfelt moments to historic speeches, the visit was clearly a success — one that left the royal couple with lasting memories and, as Camilla said, a touch of sadness as they said their goodbyes.