Charles to attend D-Day anniversary

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Neither the Queen nor any other member of the royal family had been invited to join the official events in Normandy on Saturday.

But following calls for them to attend and reports of the Queen being snubbed, Clarence House confirmed that Charles would now attend following an invitation by French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

A Clarence House spokesman said: "The Prince of Wales will be attending the commemorations on D-Day in Normandy on the invitation of President Sarkozy."

It is believed that the turnaround came after Charles himself spoke to the Queen, saying he believed it was appropriate he should attend.

An official invitation was received on Tuesday from the French Ambassador.

Royal aides held talks with Downing Street to discuss the matter.

The decision came as the White House revealed it was lobbying to get the Queen an invite to the commemorations.

White House press secretary Robert Gibbs indicated that pressure was being put on the French to rectify the situation.

"We are working with those involved to see that it happens," he said in reference to the Queen's attendance.