The royals attending Pope Leo’s inauguration

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Posted By: Brittani Barger Friday, 16 May 2025, 8:40

The inauguration Mass for Pope Leo XIV will take place on 18 May in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican City.

The religious event will have royals amongst its guests, including Catholic monarchs and their spouses.

Below are the royals confirmed to attend Pope Leo’s inauguration:

Belgium: King and Queen of the Belgians

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Spain: King and Queen of Spain

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United Kingdom: Duke of Edinburgh

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The Netherlands: Queen Máxima

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Sweden: Crown Princess Victoria

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Luxembourg: Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa – confirmed to Royal News by the Grand Ducal Court.

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Liechtenstein: Hereditary Prince Alois and Hereditary Princess Sophie – confirmed to Royal News by the Princely House.

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Monaco: Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene

United Arab Emirates: Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Sheikh Khalid bin Saqr Al Qasimi

Jordan: Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad

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About the Author

Brittani Barger
Brittani is from the United States and has been researching, writing and reporting on the royals for over a decade. Successfully gaining exclusives and interviews with royals across the globe, Brittani left her role as an editor for another news site to help bring you Royal News. She's been seen on BBC World, WION News and other news programs to discuss the royal families.

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