Pope Francis is being laid to rest on Saturday following his death at the age of 88, with tens of thousands of mourners expected to descend on St Peter's Square for the 10am (9am BST) service.The historic ceremony breaks with Vatican tradition,

Prince William is at the Vatican today as he attends the funeral of Pope Francis on behalf of his father King Charles. The Prince of Wales, 42, arrived shortly before the service began this morning, paying respect to the Pope’s as he laid in his sealed coffin. William then took his seat with statesmen and other world leaders.

Prince William briefly chatted with Donald Trump and President Macron on his way into the funeral of Pope Francis, Kensington Palace has confirmed. The Prince of Wales, 42, was pictured arriving in the Vatican on Saturday morning as he paid his respects to the late Pope.