King couple longer at Pope than Trump

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima met during the state visit to the Vatican Pope Franciscus and spoke to him longer than planned.

The royal couple had a tight schedule during the state visit, but Pope Franciscus could also do some of that. Just a minute before ten, the greeting of Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima was on the agenda. Audience lasted longer than planned. His holiness took the time for the Dutch royal couple: no less than 35 minutes.

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US President Donald Trump met Pope Franciscus a month ago, along with his wife Melania, his daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner. Trump spoke to the pope for about 16 minutes. The complete visit lasted a total of almost three-quarters.

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