As a statesman, Prince William represents King Charles at Notre Dame’s reopening
The Prince of Wales is scheduled to attend the famous Parisian cathedral alongside world dignitaries, including President-elect Donald Trump.
While his father, King Charles, 76, is currently receiving treatment for an unidentified type of cancer, Prince William is assuming a more prominent position as a statesman by attending the reopening of the famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on December 7.
At the iconic monument, the 42-year-old Prince of Wales will stand with scores of other international leaders, including Donald Trump, the president-elect. The cathedral has undergone a massive restoration after being destroyed by fire five years ago.
William’s visit is similar to his participation in the D-Day landings commemorations in June, when he replaced his father at the important ceremony honoring the sacrifices made on June 6, 1944, with more than 25 heads of state, other European royals, and veterans from around the globe.
On behalf of his father, French President Emmanuel Macron extended an invitation to William to attend the reopening of Notre Dame.
Queen Camilla joined Marcon’s wife Brigitte at a literary event in London on Wednesday, strengthening the ties between the two families. President Macron’s wife, Brigitte Macron, presented Camilla, 77, with a book on the cathedral.In addition to hosting foreign leaders during their visits to the United Kingdom, like the Amir of Qatar earlier this week, William has
