Visiting France for the 80th commemoration of D-Day. - Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada welcomes Prince William.
William, age 41, arrived on the sixth of June to Courseulles-sur-Mer, France, for a special Canadian memorial commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day. He was warmly welcomed by the Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, 52, and French Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, 35, at the "Juno Beach Centre" museum. During the event, William plans to meet with Canadian veterans and members of their armed forces.
On a later date, the 41-year-old will attend an international ceremony along with more than 25 heads of state at Omaha Beach in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer. Some notable attendees include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, 46, US President Joe Biden, 81, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, 65. Also invited are representatives from various European royal families.
Parents Join
The British heir's father, King Charles, 75, and his wife, Queen Camilla, 76, also travelled to France today. At the "British Normandy Memorial" in the village of Ver-sur-Mer, the monarch and his wife are scheduled to participate in an event alongside British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, 44, Labour Leader Keir Starmer, 61, and French President Emmanuel Macron, 46. This ceremony will honor the fallen soldiers.
Charles, during this anniversary celebration, delivered what's been described as his "second powerful speech." He spoke highly of the veterans, exclaiming, "We must stand together to resist tyranny." At an event on Wednesday, the 5th of June, in Portsmouth, Charles gave a heartfelt tribute to the veterans' courage, resilience, and solidarity. Reports say that he, too, seemed moved to tears during the ceremony.
On June 6th, 1944, known as D-Day, during World War II, allied troops invaded Normandy. This event is considered one of the most pivotal moments in the war's history.
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- Prince William, accompanied by Justin Trudeau and Gabriel Attal, will pay tribute to the 80th anniversary of D-Day at the "Juno Beach Centre" museum.
- King Charles and Queen Camilla will join a separate commemorative event at the "British Normandy Memorial" in Ver-sur-Mer, France.
- Justin Trudeau is leading a trip to France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, where he will welcome Prince William and other heads of state.
- The Commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day will see notable attendees like US President Joe Biden, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- During the D-Day commemoration, Prince William has planned to meet with Canadian veterans and members of their armed forces.
- In France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada is extending a warm welcome to Prince William, who will attend various commemorative events.
