Queen Elizabeth II meets Pope Francis

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II meets Pope Francis for the first time on Thursday, April 3, at the Vatican.

The Queen is welcomed by Archbishop Francesco Canalini at the Ciampino airport near Rome on April 3.

For her visit to Italy, the Queen was accompanied by her husband, Prince Phillip, left. They were greeted by Italian President Giorgio Napolitano and his wife, Clio, at the presidential palace in Rome.

The Queen talks with Pope Francis at the Vatican. The Queen was originally due to travel to Italy last year, but the visit was postponed because of illness.

The Queen and Prince Philip talk with Pope Francis.

Pope Francis walks past Swiss Guards after the meeting.

The Queen waves goodbye through an airplane window at Ciampino airport.