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Shaun Wilson

Donald Trump is accused of breaking the dress code at Pope Francis's funeral

Donald Trump (right) shakes hands with French President Macron during the funeral service for Pope Francis - (AP)

Donald Trump has been accused of a fashion faux-pas after arriving at Pope Francis’s funeral in a blue suit rather than the required black.

The US president attended the service at St Peter’s Basilica wearing a blue suit and matching blue tie, despite a strict Vatican dress code stipulating men must wear a dark suit, white shirt, and a long black tie. All other accessories — including shoes, socks, coats and umbrellas — were also required to be black.

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