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Prince William, the next in line to the throne, will represent King Charles at an important occasion on Saturday.
The Prince of Wales is heading to the Vatican to attend Pope Francis' burial, who died on Monday at the age of 88 from a stroke and heart failure.
As William prepared to depart the UK for the big appearance, Kensington Palace sent a somber message to the people.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales commemorated ANZAC Day, a day to remember the struggle to take the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey in 1915 during World War I, which they lost.
"On ANZAC Day, we honour the courage, sacrifice and spirit of the Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women, past and present, who have served our nations with pride," according to the statement.
It ended with, "Lest we forget."
The impending ceremony for Prince William marks a significant milestone in his role as successor to the throne. While many heads of state will attend the burial, this attendance would assist reinforce William's reputation as a global statesman and future monarch.
King Charles' eldest son has been doing several tasks on his behalf, particularly after the monarch was afflicted with cancer last year. Charles is still having therapy while continuing his engagement.
International travel, however, necessitates significantly more careful planning due to the King's health issues. And, given that Charles had met the Pope on the Italy State Visit less than two weeks before his death, it was improbable that the king would undertake the trip again.
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