Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to visit Pope Francis during their trip to Italy and the Vatican in April despite the pontiff’s ill-health following his hospitalization around a month ago.

The visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the Vatican next month will include an audience with Pope Francis, suggesting the pope's health is improving.

The royals' three-day trip is set to begin on April 7, with the meeting with the pope scheduled for the following day. Royal officials expressed their "hopes and prayers that Pope