‘It is with infinite sadness and deep sorrow that we learned of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis on this Easter Monday,’ wrote Prince Albert in a press release after Pope Francis’s demise, reflecting on his legacy of an ‘unrelenting message of love, brotherhood, peace, faith, justice, mercy, compassion and respect for our nature.’
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg equally rule over a Catholic nation and had been current at the funeral of Pope John Paul. It could also be that the couple be a part of their fellow heads of state in Rome on Saturday, in what could be one of their last main engagements as Grand Duke and Duchess earlier than Henri abdicates in favour of his son, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, who might symbolize the nation as an alternative.
King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan, each of whom have beforehand met with Pope Francis (who was recognized for his friendship with monarchs of different faiths), had been additionally in attendance at the funeral of John Paul II. The Jordanian royals shared their condolences in the wake of his demise. ‘Pope Francis was admired by all as the Pope of the People,’ the royal house wrote. ‘He brought people together, leading with kindness, humility, and compassion. His legacy will live on in his good deeds and teachings.’
