Prince William attends the reopening of Notre Dame solo after supporting Kate at carols event
Prince William has travelled to Paris alone after accompanying his wife, the Princess of Wales, and their children to the annual Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey.
The Prince of Wales made the journey to France to celebrate the highly-anticipated reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral.
Prince William was representing his father, King Charles, as he continues to step back from royal duties to undergo cancer treatment.
Prince of Wales attending the ceremony to mark the reopening of Notre-Dame of Paris Cathedral. Getty Images for Notre-Dame de P
The royal was accompanied by fellow world leaders French President Emmanuel Macron, First Lady Jill Biden, and US president-elect Donald Trump to a ceremony commemorating the restoration of the cathedral.
Prince William initially intended to meet with Biden before the commencement of the ceremony, but due to poor weather, they met at the ceremony.
After its conclusion, Prince William met with Trump.
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The Notre Dame Cathedral, located along the River Seine in Paris, was set ablaze five years ago, on April 15, 2019 and has since undergone extensive repair and restoration.
Prince William's diplomatic trip marks the second of its kind as the royal steps into his father's shoes.
The royal was accompanied by fellow world leaders for the occasion. Getty Images for Notre-Dame de P
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In June, William took his father's place during the Second World War commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, Buckingham Palace cited medical advice for King Charles' absence.
The Prince of Wales's appearance in France followed a rare family outing to the annual 'Together at Christmas' carol service yesterday.
Prince William, Prince of Wales and Prince George during the 'Together At Christmas' Carol Service. Getty
The carols service at Westminster Abbey, which will air on UK TV on December 24, marked the Princess of Wales's most significant event in the months since her gradual return to royal duties post-treatment.
The royal couple were joined by their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, as well as several royal family members.
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