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Duke and Duchess visited the French embassy in Knightsbridge, London
Couple greeted by ambassador Sylvie Bermann before writing message
William wrote 'nos plus sinceres condolences' - 'our deep condolences'
Kate signed 'Catherine' below his name before reading other messages
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By Steph Cockroft for MailOnline

Published: 11:31 EST, 17 November 2015 | Updated: 16:15 EST, 17 November 2015

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have paid tribute to the victims of the 'heartless' Paris attacks.

William and Kate 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.

William and Kate visited the French embassy in Knightsbridge, London, to sign a book of condolence for those killed in Friday's atrocities

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have paid tribute to the victims of the 'heartless' Paris attacks

William wrote: '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'. He then signed his name before Kate signed hers

The Duke paused for a moment to read other messages as his wife stood solemnly by his side.

He wrote: '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'. He then signed his name.

This translates as 'our deep condolences'.

The Duchess signed 'Catherine' below her husband's name before pausing to read messages.

After signing the book the couple spoke to the ambassador. The Duchess asked: 'Do you know anyone who was affected?'

The Duke paused for a moment to read other messages before writing as his wife stood solemnly by his side

William signed the book ahead of tonight's game at Wembley between France and England which he has vowed to attend

Other messages have been left in the book (pictured), including from Prime Minister David Cameron

The ambassador replied 'No' before talking to the Cambridges about the various memorials taking place in France. Before they left the room the Duke said: 'Truly dreadful.'

The couple then spoke to embassy staff in the lobby where they shared their condolences.

They spoke to the defence attache before stopping to talk with the home affairs attache.

An embassy spokesman said they shared their condolences and best wishes. The couple then left the embassy, admiring the floral tributes on the steps.

The Duchess signed 'Catherine' below her husband's name before pausing to read messages

She then signed her name 'Catherine' below her husband's messages as he bowed his head nearby

Dressed in black, the royal couple were greeted outside the embassy by the French ambassador Sylvie Bermann before writing individual messages. They spoke with her after the signing

There was a queue of people waiting to also sign the book as the pair departed.

This was the Duke's second engagement today after he presented honours at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Earlier today, Prime Minister David Cameron visited Ms Bermann's residence in Kensington Palace Gardens to sign the book.

In his tribute, also written partly in French, he referred France's motto 'liberte, egalite, fraternite', which translates as freedom, equality and brotherhood.

The book was moved to the French embassy ahead of the Royal couple's visit.