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Prince William Steps In For Cancer-Stricken Prince Charles at Historic D-Day Event


Prince William is stepping in and taking on an expanded international role amid his father's battle with cancer.

(Photo by Hannah McKay – WPA Pool/Getty Images)The event will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Omaha Beach, which pushed back Nazi forces and helped bring about the end of World War II in Europe less than a year later. According to a report from People magazine, William will be the senior U.K. figure at a gathering of 25 world leaders at Saint Laurent sur Mer, on the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings. (Photo by Jane Barlow – Pool/Getty Images) It’s a major step forward for William, who has reportedly decided to take on a greater international role amid Charles’ illness.

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