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At the re-opening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris today, the son of Charles III was captivated by his smile, his charisma and his elegance. The heir to the throne of England, he represented his country and stood against the leaders of other countries, confirming that he already possessed all the qualities of a future king. .
He arrived alone, conquering the square in front of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Prince William marched confidently towards the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, to represent his country, the United Kingdom, on this historic day of the reopening of the monument, five years after the devastating fire in 2019. To reach France and its capital, the son of the heir to the English throne, King Charles III, took a major role: as a worthy replacement for his father. An outfit that she wore with her natural elegance, even though she was now used to these types of events.
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Kate Middleton’s husband, his face covered with a few days’ stubble, warmly greeted the French head of state in an environment full of symbols, surrounded by many political leaders from around the world. A touch of levity that further solidifies Lady Dee’s affection for the eldest son.
Donald Trump’s ally.
Meeting his supporters or more controversial figures, Prince William never seems to let himself be brought down, and was seen shaking hands with the new President of the United States, Donald Trump, under the cathedral’s nave. The latter, known for his admiration for Queen Elizabeth II, who died two years ago, but has been less accommodating to other members of the royal family, including Prince Harry, William’s younger brother, who has settled in California.Trump even recently threatened to oust him from the US, citing his drug past.
Although William and Harry’s relationship has been strained for several years, this difficult situation once again seems to be brilliantly managed by the crown prince. Beneath the cathedral’s magnificent organ, the prince and the US president, who had spoken earlier, exchanged smiles before taking their seats for the ceremony.
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2025, a year of calm?
Prince William’s confidence is all the more remarkable because he had to go through a trying year in 2024. His wife, Kate Middleton, and his father, Charles III, were both battling cancer. In March, the Princess of Wales revealed in a shocking video that she was starting chemotherapy, just weeks after Buckingham Palace officially announced that Charles III had cancer. to be present with the children, support his wife, and take over his father’s royal duties.
After a few months in the spotlight, Kate Middleton relieved her fans by announcing on September 9 that her chemotherapy was over. She appeared beaming in the new video, surrounded by her husband, who has been described as “unwavering support”, and their children, Prince William admitted, however, while traveling in South Africa in early November A mirror “Honestly. It was a terrible year. Probably the hardest of my life. But I’m very proud of my wife and what they did. It was brutal.” Dark skies, however, appear to be clearing for 2025, promising perhaps a year of calm.
Source: Le Figaro
