King Charles faced a potentially precarious moment during the concluding hours of his state visit to Italy with Queen Camilla, as numerous individuals bypassed security barriers in an attempt to approach the royal couple.
The episode occurred amidst the warmth and vibrancy of Ravenna, marking the culmination of a multi-day trip through Italy. Despite facing ongoing health concerns, King Charles maintained composure and actively interacted with onlookers under the bright Italian sun. Throughout their visit, the royals were met with enthusiastic crowds in various historic squares—many having waited for hours to secure a glimpse of the distinguished guests.
The overwhelming public interest clearly underscored the success of the state visit; however, one journalist described the scene as “utter mayhem.” They shared on social media:
“Utter mayhem in Ravenna, where people disregarded restrictions and surged forward to embrace the King and Queen with affection. It was like a magnificent Italian celebration—a fitting finale to this remarkable journey through Italy.”
A different perspective came from a royal enthusiast who noted, “Nightmare for the security guards.”
The king, sporting a light summer suit in the heat of the day, readily greeted people near the barriers. While the square was densely populated, it appeared that officials were more likely to be concerned with managing the crowd than any direct threat posed by the public. The final day’s relaxed atmosphere imparted a sense of closure after a busy schedule of engagements.
The King also paid tribute to Italian literary icon Dante Alighieri at his tomb in Ravenna.
“It was an honor to visit and pay respects.”
Further enriching their cultural immersion, the royal couple participated in a pasta-making demonstration during a local festival within Ravenna’s historic walls. Demonstrating a previously expressed fondness for Italian culture, King Charles appeared thoroughly at ease as he explored the festival grounds.
The King’s visit included:
- Engaging with enthusiastic crowds
- Visiting the tomb of Dante Alighieri
- Participating in a pasta-making demonstration
