King Charles III and Queen Camilla paid a private visit to Pope Francis in the Vatican on the afternoon of April 9, the 18th day of his convalescence.

Princess Charlene has the "privilege to wear white" when meeting Pope Francis, unlike Queen Camilla. The Queen, 77, met His Holiness alongside King Charles in a private meeting at the Vatican on Wednesday,

ROME — The Vatican on Friday said Pope Francis’ health has continued to improve after his release from hospital. The 88-year-old is still receiving oxygen through a tube in his nose, but at a lower dose, a Vatican spokesman said. Francis is also having fewer problems speaking than earlier this week, the spokesman added.