Prince William attended the funeral of Pope Francis without his wife, Kate Middleton, on Saturday.
The Prince of Wales, 42, was photographed by entering the Basilica of San Pedro in the city of the Vatican, Italy, where the religious figure was remembered by the Faculty of Cardinals, surrounded by other world leaders.
The absence of Middleton was remarkable, since the spouses of other dignitaries, including Melania Trump and Dr. Jill Biden, were present for the religious ceremony with their respective husbands, President Trump and former President Joe Biden.
However, the princess of the whales, 43, did not reach the funeral, since, according to the reports, it is no custom that the other half of the British royalty be required.
In 2005, then Prince Carlos went to the funeral of Pope John Paul II, alone, thought he was ready to marry Parker Bowles the day after the service.
The conformity with the city and the country, Middleton, who completed his cancer treatment last September, has been cautious about which public events is going.
According to reports, the mother of three children is expected to make her first public appearance in five weeks this Wednesday, for a two -day visit to the Scottish Islands.
William, meanwhile, was on the monument of Pope Francis, since he had attended on behalf of his father, King Carlos III, and the rest of the British royal family.
Charles, 76, lost the ceremony according to the protocol and the precedence of the Buckingham Palace, which the reigning monarch did not attend the funerals.
Francis died on Monday at the 88 axes of the 88 years, the results of a stroke. The news came after his battle of months with double pneumonia.
“All his life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and his church,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who is the Camelerngo of the sacred Roman Church, said in a statement announcing the death of the pontiff.
“He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized,” Farrell continued.
“With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we recommend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the Triuno God.”
Charles, who had with the Pope a state visit to Italy earlier this month, also reflected on Francis “Legacy Monday, his” compassion “and” concern for the unity of the Church. “
“His belief that care for creation is an existential expression of faith in God resonated with so many worldwide,” said the king, who is fighting against cancer, in a statement.
“Through their work and care for both people and the planet, the life of so many.”