Prince William (42) celebrated the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on Saturday (December 7th) alongside numerous heads of state. The British royal also met with the designated US President Donald Trump (78).
Trump: Prince William is doing a “fantastic job”
The two shook hands in greeting in the foyer of the British Embassy, then Trump briefly patted the prince on the shoulder and praised him as a “good man” who was doing a “fantastic job.” They then exchanged a few quick words. They last met in 2019 when the then US President paid a state visit to Great Britain.
As the BBC reports, the heir to the British throne and the re-elected president discussed a range of global issues in their 40-minute conversation. However, the focus was on the importance of the special relationship between the USA and Great Britain. Trump is also said to have shared warm memories of the late Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022), for which Prince William is said to have been “extremely grateful”. The royals shared some pictures of William’s stay in Paris on Instagram. It says, among other things: “It was a pleasure to spend time with Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump.”
Many high-ranking guests celebrate the reopening of Notre Dame in Paris
In addition to Trump and Prince William, numerous heads of state from all over the world traveled to Paris to celebrate the reopening of Notre Dame. The French landmark was partially destroyed in a devastating fire in 2019. After five years, the restoration work has now been completed. In his speech, French President Emmanuel Macron (46) expressed his gratitude to those who saved and rebuilt the cathedral. “I stand here before you to express the gratitude of the French nation,” he said at the ceremony, according to Sky News. “Tonight the bells of Notre Dame will ring again.”
During the mass on Saturday evening, which was held by Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich (73) in front of more than 1,500 guests, Trump sat next to Macron. The guests also included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj (46), First Lady Jill Bilden (73), tech billionaire Elon Musk (53), Prince Albert II of Monaco (66) and the former President of France François Hollande (70 ) and Nicolas Sarkozy (69). Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (68) traveled from Germany.
