Prince William joined other dignitaries in Paris to mark the restoration of the world-famous landmark, which was devastated by a fire five years ago.
Other leaders and dignitaries at the event included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and outgoing US First Lady Dr Jill Biden, who was representing President Joe Biden.
William and Trump met at the residence of the British ambassador in Paris.
The Prince of Wales has become the first member of the Royal Family to meet @realDonaldTrump since he became President Elect. The pair have met in Paris at the re-opening of Notre Dame. The PE told the media William ‘was doing a fantastic job’. pic.twitter.com/LxPoyzrAjn
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) December 7, 2024
The prince was standing in the foyer when Trump arrived and the pair shook hands.
They were then seen to greet one another before Trump gestured to the Prince of Wales and said: “Good man, this one”.
Prince William asked the president-elect if he had warmed up, and Trump replied that he had and that “it was a beautiful ceremony”.
Kensington Palace has described the meeting between as “warm and friendly.”
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During their 40 minutes together, William and Trump discussed a range of global issues but focused on the importance of the UK/US special relationship.
The president-elect also shared some warm and fond memories of the late Queen for which the prince was said to be “extremely grateful.”
William had also been due to meet Trump and Dr Biden earlier in the day but Kensington Palace said he had been delayed by weather on his journey from the UK to France.
