Prince William is facing a "wake-up call" for his future within the monarchy after attending Pope Francis's funeral in the Vatican City. The Prince of Wales joined more than 100 world leaders - including US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer - to pay their respects to the late pontiff in St Peter's Square.

Pope Francis was laid to rest on Saturday following his death at the age of 88, with around 200,000 mourners gathering in Vatican City to bid a final farewell—far exceeding initial expectations.The ceremony broke with Vatican tradition,

U.S. President Donald Trump, former President Joe Biden and Prince William were among the notable world figures who paid respects to Pope Francis as the pontiff was laid to rest in Vatican City on April 26.