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| Sean Coughlan | Royal Correspondent |
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| Welcome to Royal Watch. As the Royal Family mourns the death of Pope Francis, the Prince of Wales will act as the King's representative at the funeral at the Vatican this weekend. We'll get your views on whether a historic law banning Catholics from being counsellors of state should be removed. Plus, see how Kensington Palace marked Prince Louis's seventh birthday. | |
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Prince William to attend Pope's funeral | The King has spoken of the "devastating loss" of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday. Flags have been flown at half-mast at royal residences as a mark of respect.
| When Prince William attends Saturday's funeral at St Peter's Basilica, he'll be alongside UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron, in what will be one of his biggest international engagements so far. He's following in his father's footsteps, as 20 years ago, Charles -then Prince of Wales - went to the funeral of Pope John Paul II. He postponed his wedding to Camilla in order to attend. |
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 | American Archbishop James Harvey shook hands with Charles before Pope John Paul II's funeral in 2005. Credit: Getty | In a poignant turn of events, King Charles and Queen Camilla met the Pope in Italy on the 20th anniversary of their rearranged wedding date. The high-profile meeting turned out to be one of the Pope's last. |
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 | The King and Queen remember meeting the pontiff with “particular affection”. Credit: Getty | A planned state visit to the Vatican that had to be postponed because of the Pope’s ill health was due to include the King and the pontiff emphasising the links between different faiths, in what would have been a spectacular service in the Sistine Chapel. Instead that historic chapel, with its Michelangelo paintings, will now be the site of the conclave (Papal election) choosing the next Pope. |
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Royal quiz | Which English town has just approved what is believed to be its first statue of a non-royal woman?
A. Dorchester
B. Dagenham
C. Dalton-in-Furness
Read further down for the answer.
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Prince Louis turns seven | It was a "gappy birthday" for Prince Louis, whose big day was marked with the release of a photo showing him with an endearing gap-toothed smile. |
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 | Prince Louis is fourth in line to the throne. Credit: Josh Shinner | The picture of the young prince, son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, was taken in Norfolk earlier this month. The photographer Josh Shinner also took the arty black and white image of William and Catherine with their children that was used for their 2023 Christmas card. |
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