The King and Queen have embarked on a three-day state visit to Italy, where they will celebrate the Catholic jubilee year, an event that occurs every 25 years. The trip will see Charles and Camilla attend a series of public and diplomatic events in Rome and the city of Ravenna. This year, Rome is expected to welcome three times its normal number of visitors – between 30 and 32 million, compared to an average of 10 million – as Catholics travel to the city for the jubilee, which marks a time of pilgrimage, reflection, and spiritual renewal. The jubilee, also known as the holy year, officially began on 24 December 2024 and will run until 6 January 2026. With major events throughout the year, Rome will be particularly busy, prompting the UK Foreign Office to update its travel advice for tourists.

Source: https://news.sky.com/story/catholic-jubilee-what-is-it-why-are-the-king-and-queen-going-and-should-you-still-travel-to-italy-13339826