British Royals Sign Book Of Condolences For Paris Attacks Victims

By Jenn Loro - 19 Nov '15 11:37AM
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Prince William and Kate Middleton stood by the people of Paris and offered their sympathy and condolences in the victims of the recent Paris attacks.

According to Daily Mail, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the French embassy in Knightsbridge, London to imprint their signature in the Book of Condolences for those who perished in last Friday's atrocities.

"To all those who have died and were injured in the heartless attacks in Paris, and to all the people in France: Nos plus sinceres condolences'," Prince William wrote with his name below the message.

Middleton stood by William's side while he wrote his message. She signed using her full name, 'Catherine' after William's signature.

The couple, dressed in regal black ensemble was greeted by the French ambassador Sylvie Bermann.

After signing the book, the royal couple made some small talk with Berman with the Duchess of Cambridge asking the ambassador if she knew anybody affected by the recent terrorist attacks.

Berman, fortunately said none of her close friends and relatives were injured. She then talked about the memorials offered in Paris in expressing the sadness for the those who died.

After leaving the room, the couple also talked to the embassy staff as well as the defense attache as well as the home affairs attache.

"Truly dreadful," Prince William commented.

Later that day, the Duke is said to attend a baseball match between England and France at the Wembley Stadium to show his solidary to the French people. The arena that can accommodate 90,000 seats is said to be close guarded with armed police officers in its premises, Vanity Fair reported.

Kate Middleton, also attended the ceremony for the Fostering Network's Fostering Excellence Awards wherein she is said to have tea with the three young winners, Just Jared said.

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