The King and Queen have postponed their state visit to the Vatican, after doctors said the Pope needed to rest following a recent illness. The visit to the Vatican was postponed by "mutual agreement", according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.

King Charles and Queen Camilla postponed their visit to the Vatican at the advice of Pope Francis’ doctors, who say the Holy Father needs more rest time following his recent illness.

King Charles and Queen Camilla's international visit to the Vatican has been been postponed, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Pope Francis has been medically advised that he would benefit from an extended period of rest and recuperation.