On December 7th, Donald Trump met Prince William in Paris at the British Embassy after the Notre Dame reopening ceremony. Trump told reporters attending the event that William was a “good man” who was “doing a fantastic job.” The two shook hands before entering another room to sit down and have a chat.
Trump has always been a fan of the Royals, and as he comes into power in early 2025, many speculate that this affinity for the Windsors can strengthen his relationship with Washington. When Trump met with the late Queen Elizabeth II, he said he “liked them all” and that while she didn’t give him a direct answer about who her favorite US president was, he had heard from many that he was her “favorite president.”
It is said that the meeting between Trump and Prince William took place as an attempt to deepen ties between the UK and the US. This would be beneficial for the Royals as they attempt to keep the USA as a strong ally while bringing back a relationship with Europe in a post-Brexit reality.