London, England, Apr 5, 2009 / 02:40 am
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will travel to Rome for their first meeting with Pope Benedict XVI and will have a private audience with him later in April, it has been announced.
"Their royal highnesses' visit to the Holy See will include an audience with Pope Benedict XVI as well as a meeting with the Cardinal secretary of state to discuss, among other things, climate change and inter-faith understanding," a spokesman said, according to the Press Association.
Following Vatican protocol, Prince Charles will meet with Pope Benedict alone. They will then be joined by the Duchess Camilla and finally members of the royal household.
Camilla will be required to dress in black with a matching veil.