Prince William made a major diplomatic on Saturday as he attended the funeral of Pope Francis on the behalf of his father, King Charles.
The appearance marked as a significant moment for him as a global statesman and the future king.
However, the heir to the British throne faced backlash from Royal fans over his choice of attire at the solemn event.
For the pontiff’s funeral, the Prince of Wales donned a blue suit despite black traditionally being the color of choice for such a formal occasion.
Many royal fans deemed his choice “inappropriate” and “disrespectful” for the solemn event.
Taking to social media, one fan penned, “The blue suits bother me. Sorry, but isn’t there a standard for black suits?”
While, another asked, “Wearing black was too difficult?”
“Blue suit? Disrespectful. Period,” the third noted.
Lifestyle Expert’s View on Prince William’s Funeral Outfit
A Lifestyle expert Nichola Murphy defended William’s choice, saying that dark blue and grey suits are also acceptable funeral attire.
“Black has long been associated with appropriate funeral attire, but it is not the only color that is acceptable,” she said to HELLO!
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Murphy further added, “Dark blue and grey suits are also commonly worn by attendees paying their respects. We saw the likes of Prince George wear blue at the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, so it’s not surprising the color featured at the pope’s funeral, too.”
Notably, Prince William wasn’t the only attendee who wore black, as US President Donald Trump also donned a blue suit to the Pope’s funeral.
Dark blue suit is perfectly acceptable!
I quite agree
William doesn’t need any lessons on protocol.
I think the blue suit was fine, and he wore a black tie.
It’s no problem. It’s always been black, blue or gray. People need to check before they speak.
Exactly!
Prince William might have worn blue to indicate he was Not Catholic and not a head of State, but I think he would have looked better in black.
Trump just wanted to stand out as usual.
I didn’t get to watch the funeral, as I was away, but, the Italians and Greeks are very traditional when it comes to funerals. My extended family is Greek and so they wear black, all black.
Really don’t think it matters in this day and age. Certainly not bright colours but Navy is fine or Gray. It’s not what you wear, it’s about paying Homage to the deceased person. You can be just as respectful in Navy, Gray or Blue. It wouldn’t have been a bright Blue
So, stop giving these people a hard time for wearing a different colour. Not all people like wearing black.
I quite agree
William doesn’t need any lessons on protocol.
Hi it was just a funeral. People to are so picky. Just leave this pass. He did goto this funeral o behalf of his father. This not 1724.
Prince William’s dark blue suit was totally acceptable for the funeral of Pope Francis.
I think he looked ok he was there so what he wore was appropriate!!