By Katherine Tinsley
2:34pm PDT, Oct 24, 2025
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"As King Charles and Queen Camilla step out of the plane doors, the King could be seen turning to his wife, cautioning her, 'You ought to be careful going down the steps,'" lip reader Nicola Hickling said on behalf of Betfair Casino.
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"Ironically, just as he spoke, he appeared to lose his own footing before quickly steadying himself and making a brisk recovery," Nicola Hickling noted while pointing out the timing of King Charles III's comments.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla's trip was historic, as he's the first British king to meet with a pope since the Reformation period.
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"The visit will mark Their Majesties' first meeting with Pope Leo XIV since his election in May 2025. The visit will also mark a significant moment in relations between the Catholic Church and Church of England, of which His Majesty is Supreme Governor, recognising the ecumenical work they have undertaken and reflecting the Jubilee year's theme of walking together as 'Pilgrims of Hope,'" a spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said in a statement.
