King Charles and Queen Camilla had a meeting with the Pope during their recent trip to Italy
As the news breaks that Prince William will attend the funeral on behalf of the King, it's worth remembering that he and Queen Camilla were among the last high-profile figures to hold a meeting with the Pope.
The private meeting, which took place two weeks ago during the royal visit to Italy, was held at the Casa Santa Marta, where Pope Francis died on Monday morning.
Buckingham Palace said the meeting had been a highlight of the trip to Italy, describing it as a "very significant and special moment".
There had originally been plans for a state visit to the Vatican, but the Pope's serious health problems meant that it had been cancelled.
The 20-minute private meeting with the Pope on 9 April was described by Palace officials as having been a very moving encounter.
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