Overview

• Prince William has been confirmed to attend Pope Francis’s funeral on behalf of King Charles, Kensington Palace announced.
• The funeral mass will take place on Saturday, April 26, in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City, with global leaders including Presidents Trump and Macron in attendance.
• This follows King Charles and Queen Camilla’s private meeting with Pope Francis in Italy on April 9, just 12 days before the pontiff’s death.
• William’s participation reflects the British monarchy’s tradition of sending heirs to represent the sovereign at major Catholic events, as Charles did in 2005.
• The engagement signifies Prince William’s increasing involvement in high-profile international and ceremonial duties as the future monarch.