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Prince Edward to Represent King Charles at Pope Leo XIV's Inauguration

The Duke of Edinburgh prepares to attend the May 18 ceremony for the first American-born pope, as Pope Leo XIV delivers early messages of peace and unity.

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A banner with the image of the recently elected Pope Leo XIV adorns the front of Chiclayo City Hall on May 9, 2025 in Chiclayo, Peru.
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Overview

  • Prince Edward will travel to Vatican City to represent King Charles III at the formal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV on May 18 in St Peter’s Square.
  • Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago, is the first American-born pontiff and was elected on May 8 following a swift conclave of 133 cardinals.
  • The new pope has emphasized themes of peace, dialogue, and unity in his early addresses, including a call for peace in Ukraine and a ceasefire in Gaza during his first Sunday blessing.
  • Pope Leo XIV has begun a packed schedule of engagements, including meetings with cardinals, journalists, and diplomats, as well as leading Jubilee Year celebrations inherited from Pope Francis.
  • King Charles sent a private message of congratulations to Pope Leo XIV, continuing the royal tradition of the monarch not attending papal inaugurations but sending a representative.