en.elcierredigital.com, Europa Press Buckingham raises alarms: urgent statement about Charles III's future
A great stir has been caused around Buckingham following Charles III's latest and unexpected decision
All alarms have just been set off around Buckingham Palace and Charles III following the latest and urgent statement that has been issued. Information that reveals what the monarch's latest personal decision has been.
Two days after the death of Pope Francis, his coffin has already been moved to St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, where it will be laid in state for the next three days.
During this time, both members of the Church and thousands of faithful from all over the world will be able to pay tribute and bid farewell to the pontiff. Subsequently, Pope Francis's funeral will be held next Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 in the morning, in this same basilica.
Meanwhile, the kings of Spain, Felipe and Letizia, will lead the Spanish delegation in a ceremony attended by monarchs, princes, and heads of state to bid the pontiff a final farewell.
However, from the United Kingdom, it will be Prince William who will attend on behalf of the British Crown, instead of his father, King Charles III.
The surprising reason why Charles III will not be present at Pope Francis's funeral comes to light
Although King Charles III maintained a close relationship with Pope Francis, especially regarding environmental protection, he will not be present in the Vatican next Saturday.
A decision that, as expected, has caused a great stir around the British monarch. However, his absence has an explanation that is directly linked to a precedent set by his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
In 2005, when he was still a prince, Charles III attended John Paul II's funeral on behalf of his mother. The monarch, faithful to tradition, never attended a pontiff's funeral.
Therefore, as confirmed through a statement, the current king has decided to follow his mother's same line and not attend Pope Francis's funeral.
This way, he has left the representation of the British Crown in the hands of Prince William. A decision that not only keeps this traditional custom alive but also marks a significant step in the heir's role as a diplomatic figure and future sovereign.
Although the Prince of Wales never got to meet Pope Francis in person, Charles III had the opportunity to meet with the pontiff on three occasions. In fact, it is said that there was a relationship of great respect and esteem between them.
The last meeting between them took place just twelve days before the pope's death, during the British monarch's state visit to Italy.
During it, Charles III was accompanied at all times by Queen Camilla. It was reported that “their Majesties left feeling it had been a very significant and special moment” after sharing a private audience with Pope Francis.
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