Prince William has met Donald Trump for the primary time because the American was re-elected president final month.
The pair shook palms at a ceremony in Paris to mark the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral – attended by leaders from around the globe.
They exchanged just a few phrases and Mr Trump patted William on the shoulder.
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World leaders collect at Notre-Dame Cathedral for reopening ceremony
Later within the night, the Prince of Wales is anticipated to debate the significance of the US-UK’s “special relationship” with the president-elect.
Amongst these additionally attending the Notre-Dame ceremony are billionaire Elon Musk – a detailed adviser in Mr Trump’s transition group – US first woman Jill Biden and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and former French presidents Francois Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy have been additionally in attendance.
William and Mr Trump had initially been scheduled to fulfill earlier than the cathedral occasion.
The prince final met Mr Trump throughout his state go to to the UK in 2019, whereas he crossed paths with President Joe Biden in 2022 in Boston for his Earthshot Prize.
Earlier on Saturday, Emmanuel Macron organised a gathering between Mr Trump and Mr Zelenskyy on the Elysee Palace in what was seen as a coup for the French president days after his prime minister Michel Barnier was ousted by parliament.
Mr Trump is amongst a whole bunch of friends – together with heads of state and authorities – invited by Mr Macron to attend the Paris occasion marking the reopening of the world-famous church after the 860-year-old constructing nearly collapsed in a fireplace in April 2019.
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Mr Trump patted Prince William on the shoulder
The Archbishop of Paris, Laurent Ulrich, is main greater than 1,500 friends by means of the service within the first a part of the cathedral’s rebirth, with an inaugural Mass set for Sunday.
The archbishop struck the cathedral doorways thrice together with his crozier, or bishop’s cross, and the choir started to sing.
Minutes earlier, the cathedral’s bell – the 13-ton Emmanuel – rang out as Mr Macron welcomed his friends.
He stated on X: “Here we are. The whole world is watching us. Let’s reopen Notre-Dame.”
It’s William’s first official go to to Paris since 2017, when he travelled with spouse Kate for a two-day journey within the aftermath of the Brexit consequence.
In June this yr, he joined different world leaders in Normandy for the eightieth anniversary commemorations of the D-Day landings.
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