Donald Trump says Prince William doing ‘fantastic job’ during first royal meeting since election
US President-elect Donald Trump has described Prince William as “a good man” doing a “fantastic job” at a private meeting at the British ambassador’s residence in Paris this evening.
Trump arrived at 9.40pm French time (8.40pm UK time) to meet the Prince of Wales, who shook hands on arrival. Prince William, 42, said “very good to see you,” to which Trump, 78, replied: “Nice to see you, woah, what a nice group (looking at the press). He’s a big man, this one (looking at Prince William).”
The Prince asked Trump if he had “warmed up” after the ceremony, to which he responded: “I haven’t warmed up yet [but] I had a good time, it was a beautiful ceremony.”
Pointing at William, Trump said again: “He’s doing a fantastic job, thank you.” They then walked upstairs to the ‘salon jaune’, the name reflecting the yellow decor in the room, for a 30-minute private meeting.
Journalists were allowed to see the first 25 seconds, where they smiled for the cameras as Prince William said to Trump: “Warm the toes up after the cathedral.” Trump laughed and responded: “Right”. Today was the first time Trump has met a member of the royal family since he won the US election in November.
Prince William last met Trump during his state visit to the UK in 2019. Prince William was originally meant to meet Trump earlier in the afternoon for half an hour, followed by a second meeting with the First Lady Jill Biden and her daughter Ashley, 43.
