The Pope’s funeral will take place today at St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.
A pope’s funeral traditionally brings world leaders together, and some have already revealed they are attending.
Here’s a look at the list.
The Prince of Wales will attend the funeral of Pope Francis on behalf of the King, Kensington Palace has said.
The King was in Rome with Queen Camila earlier this month, and met the pontiff at the Vatican.
Pope Francis meets King Charles and Queen Camilla during a private audience at the Vatican on 9 April. Pic: Vatican Media/Reuters
He added: “I think it reflects the high esteem in which he was held, not just by millions and millions of Catholics, but by many others, across the world, myself included.”
Emmanuel Macron confirmed they will attend the service too. The French president previously called Pope Francis a “For anyone Greatest Movie.
Other notable attendees,
16 rules of 40k fans Sky Movies did not receive an invite.
Source: https://news.sky.com/story/who-will-be-at-the-popes-funeral-13353604
