This was the entrance of British royals into St. Paul Outside the Walls, a basilica with strong ties to the British crown.
Centuries ago, Saxon rulers contributed to the upkeep of the tombs of the apostles in Rome. Later in the middle ages, this Royal House was recognized as a protector of the basilica.
For that reason, the visit of the monarchs is historic and represents an ecumenical gesture between Catholics and Anglicans.
During this event, Charles was declared a “Royal Brother,” an honor approved by Pope Leo XIV, described as a gesture of hospitality and spiritual communion.
The King sat on a chair created for the occasion, bearing the royal coat of arms and an inscription that reads, translated from Latin, “that they may be one.”
This was followed by a visit to the monastery adjoining the basilica, where they were shown some of the ancient texts preserved there.
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