3 h. ago Prince William sat away from Royals at Pope's funeral amid 'ego management' plan

The Prince of Wales arrived in Rome this morning and took his seat for the funeral mass of the Pontiff among hundreds of other dignitaries in St Peter's Square.

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6 h. ago World leaders and royals join 400,000 for Pope Francis’s funeral – live

Italy’s interior minister says 400,000 mourners in St Peter’s Square and surrounding area for funeral of Pope FrancisAt least 130 foreign delegations, including about “50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs”, would attend Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday, the Vatican said on Thursday.Heads of state and government who have confirmed their attendance at the funeral include Emmanuel Macron, Donald Trump, Keir Starmer and Javier Milei, the president of Pope Francis’s native Argentina. Francis had a delicate relationship with politics in his home country, but Milei hailed his “goodness and wisdom”.We will be present at the pope’s funeral, as is only right. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Prince William sits away from other royals at Pope's funeral amid 'ego management'

Prince William represented his father King Charles at the funeral of Pope Francis today and sat with other world leaders but three rows back while other royals sat closer to the front

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11 h. ago Princess Charlene of Monaco appears sombre as she joins Prince Albert among delegation of European royals at Pope Francis' funeral

The delegation of European royals have arrived in St Peter's Square for the funeral of Pope Francis, with Prince William representing his father King Charles at the ceremony.

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18 h. ago Royals and refugees to come together in Rome for funeral of Pope Francis

At least 130 foreign delegations and an estimated 200,000 pilgrims to descend on St Peter’s Square on SaturdayAn extraordinary array of invitees, spanning heads of state and royals from around the world, as well as refugees, prisoners, transgender people and those who are homeless will descend on St Peter’s Square on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis, the groundbreaking liberal pontiff who led the Catholic church for 12 years.Francis died at the age of 88 on Monday at his home in Casa Santa Marta after a stroke and subsequent heart failure. He had been recovering from double pneumonia that had kept him in hospital for five weeks. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Pope Francis funeral: World leaders to attend revealed by Vatican

Here is a list of the world leaders and royalty who are expected to attend the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican tomorrow including Prince William and Keir Starmer

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39 h. ago Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis

Heads of state and royalty will begin converging on Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp

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3 d. ago The dignitaries, politicians and royalty attending Pope Francis’ funeral

The funeral is set to start at 9am UK time in St Peter’s Square after a three-day-period of lying in state where the public can pay tribute to the Pope

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4 d. ago Prince William to attend Pope’s funeral on behalf of King Charles

The Prince of Wales, Prince William, is to attend the Pope’s funeral on behalf of King Charles, Kensington Palace said

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2 w. ago The real reason King Charles had to move his wedding day to Queen Camilla as couple celebrate their 20th anniversary

Even before the formal announcement by Clarence House , diplomatic sources said the prime minister would be attending the funeral instead of the royal wedding.

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