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.

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.

PRINCE Edward will represent King Charles at the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV next week. Robert Prevost, 69, is the first ever American to helm the Catholic Church after being voted in earlier