Prince William attended the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City on April 26, 2025, representing his father, King Charles III. The 42-year-old Prince of Wales was joined by world leaders, including the UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who also spoke with President Donald Trump, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, and French President Emmanuel Macron. William briefly interacted with Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, as well as Macron and his wife Brigitte, before the service. Seating arrangements placed him next to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, with Jordan's King Abdullah and Queen Rania in the row ahead. The event drew an estimated 250,000 attendees, with the Pope being laid to rest in a simple wooden coffin at the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, maintaining a tradition of royal representation at such ceremonies.

Prince William attended Pope Francis's funeral on April 26, 2025, in Vatican City, representing King Charles III, following the Pope's passing on April 21 at age 88.

The funeral drew several global leaders, including UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who engaged in conversations with leaders such as Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron before the service.

Prince William engaged in brief interactions with Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Emmanuel Macron, and Brigitte Macron upon his arrival at the service.

Seated in the third row, Prince William was alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, with Jordan's King Abdullah and Queen Rania seated in front.

The funeral was attended by an estimated 250,000 people, showcasing the global impact and reach of Pope Francis's influence.

Pope Francis was interred outside the Vatican at the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore in a simple wooden coffin, reflecting his humility and simplicity.

Prince William's participation in such international events upholds the royal tradition of representing the British monarchy on significant occasions.

Prince William is mourning.

The 42-year-old Prince of Wales was seen arriving at the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday (April 26) in Vatican City, Vatican.

Pope Francis sadly passed away at the age of 88 on April 21. Find out the cause. He will be buried outside of the Vatican in a simple wooden coffin at the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore.

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The royal was accompanied by several world leaders at the funeral service, including Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer.

Prince William came to represent his father King Charles III, and stood side by side with the prime minister for a moment of silence in front of Pope Francis‘ coffin, per BBC.

Ahead of the service, Sir Keir spoke to President Donald Trump, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Prince William “briefly spoke” to Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on his way into the service, Kensington Palace said, as well as Macron and his wife Brigitte.

The prince was seated in the third row next to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, with Jordan’s King Abdullah and Queen Rania sitting in the row in front of him.

The Vatican estimates that 250,000 people are attending the Pope’s funeral.

Find out why Prince William‘s attendance at the funeral to represent his father is actually keeping with tradition.