H.M. Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, visits President Giorgio Napolitano

From Rome Ciampino airport, Queen Elizabeth II went directly to the Quirinal Palace in the centre of Rome for a private lunch with the President of the Italian Republic Giorgio Napolitano and his wife Clio.

 

H.M. Elizabeth II was welcomed with military honours and the national anthems of Great Britain and Italy. The Union Jack was hoisted on the turret of the Quirinal Palace.