7 hours Ago By Valeria Sosa
-and that was made crystal clear in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment. R , the roles, and, let's be honest, who's involved. But from 's successor .
Fresh out of a hospital visit, is . Alongside , he touched down in Rome for a state visit to Italy. And of course, all eyes (and cameras) were on them the second they landed.
While Charles looked in good spirits and health, what really sparked chatter was what happened next-he stepped off the plane first, with Camilla following closely behind. But t . A small detail, but a big conversation starter.
No royal hand to hold After all, the King leads-literally. That's how it's always been. Queen Elizabeth, during her record-breaking reign, never walked side by side with Prince Philip.
If you were expecting a royal eye roll or side glance, think again. But for people who view royalty from a distance, the moment sparked a different reaction. Shouldn't chivalry trump protocol? That's the root of the debate: The moment that sparked a royal stir Their Majesties landed at Rome's Ciampino Airport and as they arrived, both the Royal Standard and the Italian flag could be seen flying proudly from the cockpit.
It's the couple's first visit to Italy since taking the throne in September 2022. The royal duo will also meet with President Mattarella and Prime Minister Meloni, and are set to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. While the trip itself is steeped in diplomacy and historic significance, it's that brief, blink-and-you-miss-it moment on the tarmac that's still buzzing online.
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