Yesterday, at around 1.30 p.m., King Charles III of England and Queen Camilla exited the British Royal House's amaranth-colored Bentley State Limousine and arrived at the Colosseum Archaeological Park's entrance. After landing in Rome on Sunday afternoon, they met yesterday morning with the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, and his daughter Laura, with a photo shared on the Royal Family’s social media profiles. Later, they headed to Piazza Venezia, where they paid tribute at the Altare della Patria. A crowd gathered in front of the world's most famous amphitheater, waving Union Jack flags: the sovereigns spared no glances, smiles, handshakes, or brief chats with admirers, many of whom were children. After several minutes, accompanied by the Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli and the Park’s director Alfonsina Russo, Charles and Camilla ascended to the panoramic terrace at the edge of the Temple of Venus, directly facing the Colosseum. They took a few photos with journalists before turning back to the crowd and welcoming everyone again with a wave and smile. Today, from 7 to 12 p.m., the Temple of Venus will be exceptionally lighted with a special visual mapping in honor of the royals' twentieth wedding anniversary. Waiting for them near the Temple of Titus was an exceptional guide: science communicator and television presenter Alberto Angela, who—on his 63rd birthday—accompanied them on a brief visit of the park. The couple's final activity during their visit was an interview with several Italian social work organizations, including Binario 95, which provides support to the homeless, and representatives from Differenza Donna, which runs anti-violence centers and shelters.
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