Notre Dame reopening: Macron joined by Trump and world leaders for Paris ceremony – watch live

The bells of Notre Dame cathedral are set to ring out again after being silenced in 2019 by a devastating fire. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub At the time, as smoke choked the air, the spire lay in rubble, and charred beams littered the nave, Emmanuel Macron, issued an extraordinary decree: Notre Dame would rise again — in just five years. Five and a half years later, Macron will tonight be welcoming dignitaries from around the world for the re-opening ceremony of the 861-year-old Gothic treasure The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► https://bit.ly/3uhA7zg Sign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-edition Website ► https://www.theguardian.com Facebook ►  / theguardian   Instagram ►   / guardian   The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► https://bit.ly/guardiannewssubs Guardian Australia ► https://bit.ly/guardianaussubs Guardian Football ► https://bit.ly/gdnfootballsubs Guardian Sport ► https://bit.ly/gdnsportsubs It's Complicated ► https://bit.ly/ItsComplicatedSubs Guardian Live ► https://bit.ly/guardianlivesubs #NotreDame #Paris #France #notredamefire #notredamecathedral