Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan joined her husband, King Abdullah II of Jordan, at the funeral of Pope Francis at the St. Peter’s Square Basilica in Vatican city. the ceremony drew an estimated 250,000 mourners, with an additional 140,000 lining the streets of Rome to witness the procession. Pope Francis, who began his pontificate on March 13, 2013, died on Monday, April 21, at the age of 88, in Rome.
The funeral was attended by a remarkable assembly of global dignitaries, including 61 heads of state and 12 reigning monarchs. Notable attendees were King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain, King and Queen of Belgian, King and Queen of Jordan, King and Queen of Sweden, Crown Prince and Princess of Norway, Grand Duke Duchess of Luxembourg, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco and Queen Mary of Denmark. U.S. President Donald Trump, former President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Prince William of Wales representing the United Kingdom.
Following the funeral, the Vatican commenced the Novemdiales, a nine-day period of mourning featuring daily Masses in honor of the late pontiff. Each day’s liturgy is led by different cardinals and includes various groups connected to Pope Francis’s ministry, highlighting the diverse impact of his papacy.
What Queen Rania wore to the funeral of Pope Francis
- Maison Alaia Cropped Twill Jacket -New
- Dior Wool and Silk Mid-Length Skirt – Repeat
- Moynat ‘Gabrielle’ Clutch – New
- Christian Louboutin IRIZA 100 Black Patent Leather Pumps – New
- Khaite x Oliver Peoples 1961C Sunglasses – New