Pope Francis chose a more modest farewell, breaking with tradition for a simpler funeral. He was laid to rest in a plain wooden coffin lined with zinc, rather than the customary three-tiered tapered caskets made of cypress, lead, and elm.

Prince William traveled to Vatican City on Saturday, April 26 in order to attend Pope Francis's funeral. King Charles didn't attend the funeral, which brought together a plethora of world leaders. According to a royal expert, there's an important reason Charles decided to send William to the funeral in his place.