Buckingham Palace statement

Buckingham Palace announces the State Visit of the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI to the UK.

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At the invitation of Her Majesty The Queen, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI will pay a Papal Visit to the United Kingdom from the 16-19 September 2010.

His Holiness will arrive in Edinburgh on Thursday, 16 September and will be received by HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

His Holiness will also visit Glasgow, London and Coventry during the four-day Papal Visit.