Prince William and Kate Middleton have paid tribute to the victims of the 'heartless' Paris attacks. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the French embassy in Knightsbridge, London, to sign a book of condolence for those killed in Friday's atrocities.
Dressed in black, the royal couple were greeted outside the embassy by the French ambassador Sylvie Bermann before writing individual messages.
The Duke paused for a moment to read other messages as his wife stood solemnly by his side.
“To all those who have died and were injured in the heartless attacks in Paris, and to all the people in France: Nos plus sincères condoléances,” the couple wrote in a joint message of solidarity to those affected by and reeling from the violence.
The Duchess signed 'Catherine' below her husband's name before pausing to read messages.
Appropriately, both William and Kate wore dark ensembles, in keeping with the somberness which still encapsulates much of the world right now. William wore a black suit, the only pop of color being his dark red tie. Kate, meanwhile, wore a dark skirt suit, and looked onward attentively as her husband signed the book.
The couple then spoke to embassy staff in the lobby where they shared their condolences.
An embassy spokesman said they shared their condolences and best wishes. The couple then left the embassy, admiring the floral tributes on the steps.
There was a queue of people waiting to also sign the book as the pair departed.
Earlier in the day, prior to William and Kate paying their respects, Prime Minister David Cameron also made his way to the Embassy in order to sign the Book of Condolences. He tweeted a photo of himself writing a message in the book, alongside the caption, “I have signed the book of condolence at the French ambassador’s residence. We stand united with the French people.”
The fallout from the attacks in Paris is still certainly being felt, following the death of 129 innocent people— many of whom were young.
