Prince Edward will represent King Charles at Pope Leo XIV ’s inauguration mass, Buckingham Palace has announced. The Duke of Edinburgh will join world leaders at the mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, May 18.

Pope Leo XIV made a passionate plea to the world as he addressed thousands of reporters in his first speech as pontiff at the Vatican

King Charles and Prince William will not attend Pope Leo XIV's inauguration mass. Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, will instead be sent to the Vatican City for the ceremony.