Prince Edwardtook overKing Charles III's royal duties in a historical first atPope Leo XIV's inaugural Mass. On Sunday, May 18, Prince Edward, 61—the youngest ofQueen Elizabeth IIandPrince Philip's four children—stepped in for the British monarch, 76. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Edward represented the royal family at the Mass led by Pope Leo in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. He was joined by 200,000 others, including many other world leaders,GB Newsreported. Not only did Leo deliver his first homily as Pope but just 10 days earlier, he became the first-ever American Pope when he was elected on May 8. The decision came afterPope Francisdied on April 21at age 88. Prince Edward,—whom King Charles bestowed the title Duke of Edinburgh on his birthday in 2023—is married toSophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, 60. They share two children,Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, 21, andJames Mountbatten-Windsor, Earl of Wessex, 17. The couple has stepped in for the British monarch countless times through the years. In February 2024, King Charles announced he had beendiagnosed with an unspecified type of cancer. He has since undergone cancer treatment, sometimes being forced tocancel royal appearancesas a result. Next:King Charles & Queen Camilla Share First Photo of Adorable New Family Member
