Prince William and Donald Trump have come under fire for wearing blue suits instead of black at Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome this morning. Many people watching the funeral were surprised and upset, wondering why they didn’t follow the traditional dress code.
At St. Peter’s Square, most mourners wore black, as is customary at Catholic funerals, making Trump and William stand out even more. People quickly took to social media, especially X (formerly Twitter), to criticize the choice.
One person asked why Trump wasn’t wearing black, and another said he clearly wanted to stand out. Others commented that Trump showed “no class” and “no respect” by choosing blue. Prince William was also grouped into the criticism by association.
However, there might be a reason for their decision. Neither Trump nor Prince William is Catholic. In the Catholic Church, wearing black at funerals is a long-standing tradition that symbolizes mourning and respect for the dead. But for people from other faiths, wearing black isn’t always seen as a strict requirement, though it is generally considered appropriate.
Trump is a nondenominational Christian, and Prince William belongs to the Church of England. Some believe that their choice of blue suits reflected their own religious backgrounds, rather than a sign of disrespect. One person online defended Trump, explaining that he wasn’t bound by Catholic traditions because of his different faith, and that Prince William’s case was similar.
Interestingly, despite not being Catholic either, other prominent figures at the funeral did wear black. For example, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is Jewish, and Muhammad Yunus from Bangladesh, who is Muslim, both wore black suits. This shows that even non-Catholics chose to follow the black dress tradition out of respect.
On the other hand, some pointed out that India’s President, Droupadi Murmu, who is Hindu, wore a blue outfit, suggesting that not everyone saw black attire as necessary based on their own beliefs.
Overall, while many saw the blue suits as a sign of disrespect, others believe it might simply reflect religious differences rather than an intentional snub.
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