Prince William to step up at D-Day event as King is 'too sick' to attend amid his cancer treatment
dailyrecord.co.ukPrince William is set to step in for King Charles at a poignant D-Day event later today, after it was deemed "a step too far" for the monarch to attend amidst his ongoing cancer treatment.It has been confirmed by royal insiders that Charles will be absent from the international ceremony due to medical advice as doctors continue to closely manage his schedule due to his cancer treatment.Instead, Prince William will represent the Royal Family at the Omaha Beach event, alongside world leaders such as US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron.The King expressed his delight that his son William would be stepping in for him for the first time, the Mirror reports.Despite his health issues, the monarch was adamant about attending the 80th anniversary D-Day commemorations in Portsmouth yesterday, where he paid a heartfelt tribute to the thousands who served and lost their lives on D-Day, June 6, 1944.Earlier today, he and Queen Camilla were present at the British memorial event at Ver-Sur-Mer, Normandy, organised by the British Royal Legion.
During his speech, Charles told the audience: "It is with the most profound sense of gratitude that we remember them and all who served at that critical time." Veterans were visibly moved, wiping their eyes with tissues as Charles delivered his address at the national commemorative event.The King is reportedly taking a weekend break to prepare for the upcoming Trooping the Colour in London next Saturday, marking his official birthday.
His participation has been modified due to ongoing treatment and recovery; he will inspect the troops from an Ascot Landau carriage alongside Queen Camilla, rather than on horseback.A palace insider commented: "While His Majesty's doctors are
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