White @ the Vatican: Princess Charlene meets Pope Francis

Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife Princess Charlene pose with Pope Francis during a private audience at the Vatican. (Reuters)

This official state visit marks the 37-year-old mother-of-two's fourth tour of the Vatican. (Reuters)

Tradition allows designated Catholic queens and princesses to wear white while meeting the pope. (Reuters) 

Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife meet Pope Francis during a private audience at the Vatican. (Reuters)

Prince Albert II and his wife Princess Charlene are welcomed by archbishop Georg Ganswein (L) as they arrive to meet Pope Francis. (Reuters)

Princess Charlene shakes hands with archbishop Georg Ganswein. (Reuters)

Princess Charlene of Monaco is one of only seven people allowed to don the colour while meeting Pope Francis. (Reuters)

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Princess Charlene kisses the hand of Pope Francis next to her husband Prince Albert II. (Reuters)

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