President Sergio Mattarella was discharged from Rome’s Santo Spirito hospital on Thursday and returned to the Quirinal Palace.

The 83-year-old head of State had surgery at the hospital on Tuesday to insert a pacemaker.

His office stressed that the surgery was planned and was no cause for concern.

Tuesday’s news that the president had been admitted to hospital was met with get-well-soon wishes from politicians of all colours, including Premier Giorgia Meloni.

“My warmest wishes to President Mattarella for a speedy and full recovery,” Meloni said on social media.

“Italy awaits you soon, with the same strength and dedication of always”.