Pope Francis's funeral took place outside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, following the traditional papal funeral rites and was presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. The event attracted numerous world leaders, including former U.S. President Donald Trump, and filled St. Peter's Square to its capacity of 50,000 people. The ceremony, which included personal touches chosen by Pope Francis, was broadcast live globally, allowing people worldwide to participate in this significant moment for the Catholic Church.
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Prince Charles III of Britain celebrated his first official birthday parade as sovereign on Saturday, reviving the centuries-old tradition of Trooping the Colour. The parade featured soldiers marching in scarlet coats and bearskin fur hats, accompanied by music from military bands, and the King himself riding on horseback, flanked by his son and grandson. The event marks a significant milestone in Charles' reign, and is a time-honored tradition that celebrates the birthday of the reigning monarch.
Prince Harry and Prince William reunited for the ceremony, but the estranged brothers had very different roles, with Harry not given any role in the ceremony or procession.
Prince Harry and Prince Andrew will not have formal roles in the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on Saturday. Prince Harry will be attending the ceremony with his family, but the newly released Order of Service does not list him or Prince Andrew under any part of the service or procession. This is likely due to the fact that they are no longer senior working members of the royal family, with Prince Harry living in the U.S. and Prince Andrew stepping down from his royal duties in 2019.
Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, visited the Dog & Duck pub in London to celebrate the upcoming coronation of King Charles III. William pulled the first-ever pint of Kingmaker, a pale ale brewed to mark the coronation, and the couple chatted with royal fans, tourists and Londoners. The visit was an opportunity for the royal family to show their support for the hospitality industry, which has been hit hard by the pandemic.
Prince William has reportedly received a "very large sum of money" in a 2020 settlement with Rupert Murdoch's media empire for phone hacking. The lawsuit, brought against News Group Newspapers, alleges the newspapers unlawfully gathered information in a scandal dating back two decades. Prince Harry's lawyer revealed the settlement in a summary of arguments why his lawsuit against the publisher of The Sun and News Of The World should not be thrown out. The amount of money received by Prince William has not been disclosed, and the outcome of the case is expected to have a significant impact on the ongoing phone hacking scandal.
Key takeaways: Prince William made an unexpected trip to Poland to show support for the people of Ukraine and their freedom. He thanked the troops…
Prince William made a surprise visit to Poland on Tuesday, where he met with President Andrzej Duda and thanked the Polish people for their support of those who have fled Ukraine. The Prince of Wales discussed the importance of ongoing support to Ukraine and its people, and will attend King Charles' coronation in May as a sign of the UK's commitment to the region.