Prince William traveled to Vatican City on Saturday, April 26 in order to attend Pope Francis's funeral. King Charles didn't attend the funeral, which brought together a plethora of world leaders. According to a royal expert, there's an important reason Charles decided to send William to the funeral in his place.

Prince William is set to move away from traditional royal protocols in his ambitions to create change. The 42-year-old Prince of Wales reportedly wishes to prioritise "projects not patronages," according to royal insiders.

King Charles III paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Pope Francis through an official statement from the Palace. The monarch spoke highly of the Pope’s tireless commitment to philanthropy and climate change.