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William pays respects to Pope on behalf of King at historic funeral

The Prince of Wales paid respects to Pope Francis on behalf of King Charles III during the funeral in St. Peter's Square, standing next to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for a moment of silence by the sealed coffin.
William fulfilled his most significant duty as heir to the throne, representing the monarch at an international funeral for the first time, amid a complex security operation.
The funeral was attended by around 55 heads of state and 12 reigning monarchs, while King Charles III was absent due to protocol, as royal expert Katie Nicholl noted that the Sovereign does not typically attend funerals.
William attended the funeral instead of King Charles III, in accordance with protocol and precedence, which dictates that the Sovereign does not attend funerals.

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