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Is this the world's most exclusive club? Princess Charlene of Monaco visits the Vatican in an all-white outfit - one of only SEVEN people allowed to wear the colour while meeting the Pope
- Princess Charlene of Monaco was joined by her husband Prince Albert at the Apostolic Palace
- This official state visit marks the 37-year-old mother-of-two's fourth tour of the Vatican
- Tradition allows designated Catholic queens and princesses to wear white while meeting the pope
Princess Charlene of Monaco visited the Vatican in an all-white outfit today as it's revealed she is one of only seven people allowed to don the colour while meeting Pope Francis.
The 37-year-old mother-of-two was joined by her husband Prince Albert, 57, at the Apostolic Palace ahead of their audience with the pontiff. The trip - a formal state visit between the world's two smallest countries - will mark Princess Charlene's fourth official tour of the city.
Princess Charlene stepped out of her chauffeur-driven car into the bright Italian sunshine wearing a white lace mantilla and collarless winter coat. A peep of the style icon's knee-length cream dress was just visible underneath her outerwear.
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Pope Francis meet with Princess Charlene, dressed head to toe in white, and Prince Albert of Monaco during a private audience at the Vatican
The trip - a formal state visit between the world's two smallest countries - will mark Princess Charlene's fourth official tour of the city
Princess Charlene of Monaco visited the Vatican in an all-white outfit today as it's revealed she is one of only seven people allowed to don the colour while meeting Pope Francis
The Zimbabwe-born former sports star kept the look elegant with a pair of leather gloves, pointed nude heels and a slick of red lipstick.
The attire chosen by Charlene for her state visit is of great importance. She is one of only seven women in the world that has been given 'the privilege of the white' – or the ability to wear white when meeting with the pope.
Princess Charlene was seem kissing Pope Francis's hand as her husband Prince Albert and members of the chaplain looked on
Prince Albert and Pope Francis appeared to share a joke while Princess Charlene shook the pontiff's hand
Princess Charlene appeared calm and at ease in Pope Francis' presence ahead of their private meeting
Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, greeted Princess Charlene and Prince Albert with a warm smile and handshake
Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, offers Princess Charlene and Prince Albert a seat ahead of their private meeting with Pope Francis
Prince Albert and Pope Francis listened intently as Princess Charlene chatted openly to the group
