Pope Francis has given Queen Elizabeth II a gift for Prince George.
The Queen and Pope Francis at the Vatican. Photo: Pool / AFP
At the Vatican on Thursday, the pope presented the Queen with a royal orb made of deep blue precious stone lapis lazuli topped with a cross.
The orb is an emblem of royal power which ancient Romans used to represent the universe, before it was adapted by Christians who added a cross on top.
In return, the Queen presented the Pope with a hamper of British produce including goods grown in the gardens of royal palaces and whisky. It was their first meeting.
