Prince William, Trump to attend grand re-opening of Notre-Dame on Saturday

Prince William, the Prince of Wales, is set to attend the highly anticipated reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on Saturday, marking the culmination of a multi-year restoration project following the devastating fire that ravaged the iconic landmark in 2019. The ceremony, which is expected to draw around 50 heads of state and government, will be an occasion to celebrate not only the cathedral’s restoration but also the resilience of both France and the global Catholic community.

This photograph shows video mapping on the facade of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral a few days before its reopening.(AFP)

Kensington Palace confirmed the Prince's attendance, stating that he is traveling to Paris at the request of the UK government on behalf of His Majesty’s Government. “The Prince of Wales will travel to Paris tomorrow to attend the ceremony marking the reopening of the Notre-Dame cathedral,” a palace spokesperson said. "His Royal Highness is travelling at the request of His Majesty’s Government on behalf of the United Kingdom."