Prince William to represent royal family at Pope Francis’ funeral: expert

For over 12 years, Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88, worked tirelessly to preserve unity within the church and its allies, including the British royal family.

Prince William He will participate in the funeral services for Pope Francis in the MPs of the Royal Family, royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital.

In addition, Turner says, “the flags are lowered halfway through the masts on royal residences and during the change of daily guards ceremonies, music will be played.”

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Similarly, King Charles lll Pope John Paul II’s funeral. On April 8, 2005, still Prince, Charles was next in line to the throne when he represented the royal family during the ceremony at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

This morning, after the news of Pope Francis’ passing, Charles expressed his “deep sympathy” for the Catholic Church and all those who grieve a deep loss.

“My wife and I were the longest time we learned about Pope Francis’ death,” his majesty said in a statement on behalf of himself and Queen Camilla. “Our heavy hearts, however, were a little mitigated to know that his holiness was able to share an Easter greeting with the Church and the world in which he served with such commitment during his life and service.”

“His holiness will be remembered for his compassion, the care of the unity of the Church and for the tireless commitment to the usual causes of all people of faith and those of goodwill who work in favor of others,” King Charles continued. “His belief that the care of creating an existential expression of faith in God echoed with so much worldwide. Through his work and care of people and planets, he deeply touched the lives of so many.”

“The Queen and I remember with special affection with his meetings with his holiness over the years, and we have greatly moved that we have been able to visit him earlier in the month. We send our most cordial condolences and deep compassion with the Church he has served with such a determination and countless people across the world, which will be inspired by his life.

On Monday, Vatican Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the Pope’s death.

“My favorite siblings, with deep sadness, I have to announce the death of our holy father Francisco. At 7:35 am this morning, Bishop in Rome, Francis, returned to his father’s house. All his life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and his church,” Farrell announced.

“He taught us that we live the values ​​of the gospel with faith, courage and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most mother -in -law. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, praise the soul of the Pope Frastan the infinitely merciful love of one and the trouin God.”

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The Pope’s long -lasting relationship with the royal family is more than a decade, and the late Queen Elizabeth first visited Pope Francis in the Vatican 2014.

After the death of Prince Phillip, 9 April 2021, Pope Francis praised the late royal because of his commitment to marriage and life of public service.

In the Telegram sent by the Vatican Secretary of State, Francis said he was “sad” to find out about Filip’s Death at the age of 99.

He offered and Queen Elizabeth II “Sincere condolences” over the loss of a husband of 73 years.

“Remembering Prince Philip’s dedication to his marriage and family, his distinguished record of public service and dedication to education and improvement of future generations, his holiness praises him for the gracious love of Christ, our Redeemer,” he read the Telegram on behalf of Pontiph.

“On you and all who regret his loss in the safe hope of the resurrection, the Holy Father calls for the blessings of the Lord’s comfort and peace,” the message concluded.

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In 2022, PontiF issued a congratulations to Queen Elizabeth II, praising her 70 years of service on the throne.

“With this work on your Majesty’s birthday, and while celebrating this platinum year, I send cordial greetings and good wishes, together with the renewed guarantee of my prayer that God will give you, members of the royal family and all nations of the nation, blessings of unity, prosperity and peace. wrote Bishop in Romevia telegram to Buckingham Palace.

Earlier this month, King Charles and Queen Camilla met privately with Pope Francis at the Casa Santa Marta Vatican.

“Pope Francis met privately with his Majesty, King Charles and Queen Camill, this afternoon,” Vatican in a statement at that time. “During the meeting, the Pope expressed his best wishes with his magnificent on the occasion of their wedding anniversary and responded to his Majesty’s wishes for the rapid recovery of his health.”

After their visit, a post about a royal family officer X account They mentioned that “the king and the queen were deeply touched by the pope’s remarks about the 20th anniversary of the wedding and honored that they could personally share their best wishes.”

The visit of Royal was a symbolic effort to establish a closer relationship between the Catholic Church and the Church in England, which separated from Rome in the 16th century during the reign of King Henry VIII.

Church chief in England, Charles made construction bridges with people of all faiths with superior focus since he climbed the throne in 2022 after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

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Fox News Digital’s Landon Mion and Ashley Pope contributed to this post.