Here's Why Princess of Wales Didn't Attend Pope Francis Funeral With Prince William.
Kate Middleton did not attend Pope Francis’s funeral with Prince William on April 26, 2025, primarily due to a combination of royal protocol, family commitments, and her ongoing recovery from cancer treatment. Here are the key reasons based on available information:
1. Royal Protocol and Precedent: It is customary for British royals representing the monarch at state funerals, particularly papal funerals, to attend alone. This tradition was evident when then-Prince Charles attended Pope John Paul II’s funeral in 2005 without Camilla, despite their wedding being scheduled the following day. Similarly, Prince William attended the funeral of Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah in Kuwait in 2023 solo. This precedent suggests that Kate’s absence aligns with established protocol for such events.
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