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Prince William attends Pope Francis’ funeral. Here’s why King Charles didn’t go [Video]

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Prince William carried out his most significant duty so far as heir to the throne.

Prince William joined European royals and presidents from around the world at the funeral mass in St. Peter’s Square. However, King Charles III was notably absent from the throngs of dignitaries at the ceremony. 

It all comes down to British monarchy rules. 

In a Vanity Fair article, royal expert Katie Nicholl explained that King Charles didn’t attend the funeral “in accordance with protocol and precedence which dictates that the Sovereign does not attend funerals.” 

Instead, the Prince of Wales attended the funeral on behalf of his father, King Charles III. William, dressed in a dark blue suit and black tie, walked through the ornate basilica and down the steps into St. Peter’s Square, before shaking hands with a member of the clergy and being guided to his seat.

He stood side by side with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for a moment’s silence in front of …

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