Thursday, Jan. 9 will mark a national day of mourning for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter—who died in December—and a member of the Royal Family will join former presidents and other leaders honoring Carter at his funeral. While King Charles or Prince William typically handle these high-profile international appearances, the palace is sending a more unexpected royal to the service at Washington National Cathedral.
Queen Elizabeth' and Prince Philip's youngest son, Prince Edward, who usually flies under the radar compared to his more spotlighted relatives, will be making the solo journey to Washington, D.C. this week. The 60-year-old Duke of Edinburgh will attend the funeral on behalf of his brother The King, joining roughly 3,000 mourners expected to pay tribute to Carter.
