A symbolic moment of joining up the dots of historypublished at 13:41 BST
Sean Coughlan
Royal correspondent, reporting from the Vatican
We’re inside the Basilica of St Paul’s Outside the Walls and
it is absolutely massive, even by the standards of churches in Rome.
It’s named after St Paul, the apostle who is buried here,
under the altar, with steps leading down to the tomb.
Further back in the church there’s a gorgeous golden mosaic
ceiling above an elaborately decorated stone seat.
Beside that is another special seat that’s been made for the
King’s visit.
Before the Reformation, this was once a church with a
particular connection to the English monarchy, back to the Saxons.
So, this is a symbolic moment of joining up the dots of
history.
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