Royal Family Unveils Striking Photo of Queen Camilla and King Charles Standing Alone—and It's Very Out of Character for Both of Them

Queen Camilla and King Charles are currently in full swing on a royal tour of Italy. Arriving on April 7, their visit has been met with a grand reception, complete with a warm welcome from British and Italian representatives, a military band and a tour of some of Italy's most iconic landmarks. Among the places they visited was the Colosseum in Rome, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a must-see destination for any visitor to the city. So, naturally, the King and Queen made sure to make their way to the ancient structure.

They memorialized the moment with a photo shared on the royal family's Instagram. However, one peek at the picture and I noticed something. Unlike their usual candid shots where they interact with the public or participate in more formal engagements, this particular photo feels more like a snapshot that any traveler visiting the Colosseum would take.

The snapshot, taken from a distance, shows King Charles and Queen Camilla standing side by side, with the Colosseum’s grandeur behind them. It’s a classic tourist pose—nothing wrong with that, of course, but it does break away from the usual polished and formal images typically shared by the royal family.

"When in Rome," they captioned the post, adding the Italian flag emoji. 

This more relaxed approach was also evident in another photo from the couple’s visit to another significant Italian landmark: the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. At this site, King Charles and Queen Camilla paid their respects and a photo was shared showing them walking down the grand staircase of the memorial. The image captured the vastness of the building, making the royal couple appear as tiny figures in the frame.