Prince William steps in for King at Pope's funeral as reason for Charles' absence emerges

Prince William steps in for King at Pope's funeral as reason for Charles' absence emerges

Prince William has joined leaders from around the world as well as other mourners at the funeral of Pope Francis in St Peter's Square, where he is representing his father King Charles

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