William, the Prince of Wales, will attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday on behalf of his father, King Charles III, Kensington Palace confirmed on Tuesday, per the BBC. Pope Francis died at 88 on Monday. His cause of death was a stroke, which resulted in a coma and the “collapse of his cardiovascular system,” per The New York Times.

Prince William will attend the late pontiff's service on Saturday, alongside world leaders, in an appearance that will highlight the vital role he plays as heir.

Prince William will join world leaders at the funeral for Pope Francis on Saturday, April 26, but King Charles will not attend