prince harry skips pope francis funeral. Source: MEGA
Prince Harry, 40, is facing backlash for snubbing Pope Francis’ funeral in favor of a glitzy Hollywood event. Critics blasted him as a “clown” who’s more focused on pleasing Tinseltown elites, while Prince William represented the royal family with world leaders at the solemn service.
As photos of Harry giving a speech at the event made their rounds on social media, critics didn’t hold back when comparing the brothers.
One X post blasted the Duke of Sussex, saying: “Prince William attending the funeral of Pope Francis. Prince Harry cracking jokes for Hollywood elites like a clown. What a difference.”
A critic responded: “One is a statesman. The other is a loser, who buys awards to pretend he’s accomplished something!”
Another chimed in: “I agree two very different men, with opposing moral compass.”
While social media erupted with criticism of Harry for skipping Pope Francis’ funeral on April 26, a royal insider revealed that Harry and Meghan Markle were never invited. The source told Hollywood insider Rob Shuter that the couple would’ve jumped at the chance to attend, calling it a major PR opportunity. Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace confirmed that Prince William, not King Charles, would represent the Royal family at the service.
An insider revealed that Harry and Meghan Markle wouldn’t have attended the funeral on behalf of the Crown, as they are no longer working royals. The source explained, “It’s not about punishing them; they simply don’t represent the Crown anymore. They claim to be happier outside the royal bubble, but moments like this highlight how far they’ve fallen.”
Meanwhile, Prince William attended the funeral without wife Kate Middleton, sparking rumors about their marriage. However, a source quickly shut down the speculation, stating, “William wanted to strike out on his own and didn’t want to continue using his father’s lawyers. He wants to be his own man.”
