King Charles will put family drama aside as he takes part in a historic moment with the Pope today on a visit to the Vatican.

The King is set to become the first British monarch to pray with the leader of the Catholic Church since the Reformation, nearly 500 years ago, during a special service in the Sistine Chapel today.

Charles and Queen Camilla arrived at the Vatican this morning, where they will be greeted by Pope Leo in his official residence, the Apostolic Palace ahead of a historic day of events.

The state visit to the Holy See, the government of the Roman Catholic Church in the Vatican, is understood to be deeply significant for the King personally and will celebrate the Papal Jubilee held every 25 years.

During an ecumenical service in the famous Sistine Chapel, the King

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