During her visit to Italy, the Queen of Great Britain Elizabeth II and her husband met the Pope for the first time. The meeting was held in a very warm atmosphere, the crowned couple and the pontiff exchanged gifts.
So, Elizabeth presented Franciska Balmoral whiskey, gathered in the garden of Buckingham Palace honey, a dozen eggs and jams. In addition, the pontiff was presented photos of the royal family in a beautiful silver frame.
For his part, the pope presented a magnificent lapis lazuli globe with a Catholic cross as a gift to Prince George, and medieval parchment to William and Kate.