Prince William and President Donald Trump sparked a social media debate by wearing blue suits instead of black clothing to Pope Francis' funeral6.

A navy suit ... combination with a navy suit, consider the occasion, color harmony, and overall balance of the outfit. The shirt acts as a backdrop, so opt for classic shades like white, light ...

Defending the backlash for the US President, he wrote in a separate post, "The dress code for the Pope's funeral was a 'dark suit'. A navy blue suit & tie combination is dark and it looked great ...

In a subsequent post defending the President's attire, Mannarino wrote, "The dress code for the Pope's funeral was a 'dark suit'. A navy blue suit and tie combination is dark and it looked great ...

President Trump’s choice stood out in a sea of world leaders and famous faces who were dressed in customary black. By Vanessa Friedman Vanessa Friedman is The Times’s chief fashion critic.

Prince William’s blue suit and black tie combination is something he’s worn for funerals in the past, including the November 2023 services for Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton.