The king said he was “deeply saddened” to hear of the pope's death, while JD Vance, the pontiff’s final international visitor, said he was “happy” to see the “obviously very ill” Francis on Easter Sunday.

Another royal will attend Pope Francis’s funeral in place of King Charles—and while some may be surprised, there’s a royal reason behind the switch. Here’s what we know about the decision.

Prince William will represent the British royal family at the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City on Saturday, April 26.