Viewers on social media criticized Prince William’s outfit at Pope Francis’ funeral, citing its contentious colour choice.
On Saturday, the Prince of Wales attended the burial alongside world leaders like as Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Donald Trump, and Emmanuel Macron.
Countless royal family followers were taken away by William’s burial outfit choice. Instead of wearing black, a colour associated with funerals, the father-of-three opted for a blue suit with a black tie.
But did William violate the dress code? The answer may probably startle you.
Rupert Bell criticized William’s clothing in his usual “Royal Roundup” episode on TalkTV.
Bell did not appear to be concerned about the blue suit, claiming that the clothing ‘probably would have been given the green light’ with a smirk, adding that the pick likely gave the future monarch a ‘younger feel’.
William was not the only guest wearing a blue outfit, US President Donald Trump also left people in shock by his blue suit and matching blue tie. Neither man’s outfit choice went unnoticed on social media
“Prince William looked odd with a blue suit and black tie,” one social media user complained. “Trump completely ignored the black tie instructions.”
“What was Prince William thinking about by not wearing a black suit, too,” another X user complained. “If there’s one thing you’d think the Royals would be red hot on is correct protocol. All he had to do was turn up & look the part. He dropped the ball today.”
“Black tie with a blue suit?” a confused viewer wrote on X.
Black is often considered the colour to symbolise mourning, especially for Catholic funerals.
Trump, on the other hand, identifies as a non-denominational Christian, whilst William is affiliated with the Church of England. Furthermore, the dress code did not require male guests to wear black.
The dress code for the funeral, which was held at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, required males to wear a dark suit with a black tie and a black button on the left lapel.
