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King Carlos III was absent from Pope Francis’s funeral. Instead, Prince Guillermo attended, who represented the British crown.
King Carlos III was not present during Pope Francis’s funeral, according to international media. In the image he appears next to his wife, Queen Camila. (Free Press Photo: EFE)
After the death and funeral of the Supreme Pontiff, heads of state and monarchs went to the funeral honors. According to international media, more than 400 thousand people They fired to Pope Francis During the ceremony.
Although It is speculated that the British monarch did not attend for health reasonshis absence obeys another reason.
In accordance with the protocol established by Queen Elizabeth II, The sovereigns do not attend this type of acts. This rule stipulates that the monarch must refrain from participating in funerals.
For that reason, when Pope John Paul II died, Queen Elizabeth II did not go to the funeral. Instead, his son, then Prince Carlos represented the British delegation.
British monarchy protocol
International media claim that the presence of Prince Guillermo He reaffirms his role as the future king of England. Hence his participation in public acts of this nature.
The foreign press adds that this British monarchy has the ability to transform personal decisions into institutional gestures. In this context, It is emphasized that it is not a neglect, but a protocol mandate.
To the funeral honors of Pope Francis, other public figures attended such as Donald and Melania TrumpKing Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain and other international authorities. According to BBC data, more than 50 heads of state from different countries attended.
As for the Guatemalans, It was reported that some Catholic priests attended the funeral of the pontiffamong which are Walter Augusto Navarro, pastor in the city of Castel San Pietro Romano, Father Wilber González, originally from San Marcos, who currently lives in Valencia, Spain, among others.
