Donald Trump calls Prince William ‘a big man’ and shares shares warm memories of Queen as pair meet for talks in Paris
As a stand-in for the King, Prince William met US President-elect Donald Trump last night at the opening of the $1 billion restoration of Notre Dame.
In a conversation prior to the service, Mr. Trump gave William a shoulder pat and the two shook hands.
Later, they met at the home of the UK ambassador. It was supposed to take place before to the ceremony, but inclement weather caused the Prince’s arrival in Paris to be delayed.
William is a large man, this one, Mr. Trump remarked to bystanders as he arrived. He is performing admirably.
After the cathedral, warm up your toes, William advised. Mr. Trump chuckled and said, “That’s right.”
At the glitzy ceremony, which was also attended by tech billionaire Elon Musk and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron had earlier greeted William.
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In lieu of the King, William was hurried to attend the cathedral’s opening, which was destroyed by fire in 2019, at the last minute’s request from Whitehall.
Only on Friday was the visit announced. The King was supposed to be there, according to French sources.
This indicates that the Prince has met Mr. Trump since he defeated Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to become president of the United States.
The 40-minute meeting yesterday night was characterized as cordial and amicable.
While talking about a variety of world concerns, the two centered their conversation on the significance of the unique connection between the US and the UK.
William also heard Mr. Trump’s warm and pleasant recollections of the late Queen.
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Additionally, according to royal sources, William’s flight to Paris was an indication that he would be representing the nation more frequently abroad.
The King took a three-month hiatus from public engagements after announcing his cancer diagnosis in February. He is currently undergoing treatment.
According to a royal insider, the King is sure William will make an excellent ambassador and has given his son permission to make such engagements.
Whitehall made this last-minute request. William said that he would like to serve as the representative when the government urged the family to do so.
At the church, William also had a conversation with US First Lady Jill Biden.
Mr. Trump stood next to Mr. Zelensky outside the Lys e Palace before to the function.
Amid concerns that US support for Ukraine may wane once Mr. Trump takes office, the two met with Mr. Macron.
Later, as Mr. Zelensky entered, the Notre Dame congregation gave him a standing ovation.
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Secrets of the 1 billion restoration
Written by Ryan Parry
The Notre Dame Cathedral took more than 200 years to build, yet in 2019, a fierce fire nearly destroyed it in a matter of hours.
President Emmanuel Macron promised to repair the Gothic masterpiece within five years following the tragic fire.
A staggering $1 billion restoration effort was initiated, involving the installation of almost 1,600 tons of scaffolding.
The cathedral’s restoration has involved 2,000 laborers and more than 1,000 artisans working nonstop.
The massive frame of the roof was recreated by builders using 1,200 oak trees from 200 French woodlands.
It had to hold 210 tons of lead spread across 4,000 square meters.
The 96-meter spire, which was originally constructed in 1859, was also rebuilt using more than 1,000 pieces of wood, the largest of which were up to 12 meters long.
The elaborate medieval architecture was recreated by 60 carpenters and timber hewers using methods not seen for such a large construction in decades.
To restore the vaults, almost 1,000 cubic meters of additional stone were required.
It took eight months to disassemble, clean, and restore the Grand Organ’s 8,000 pipes.
The bells on the north tower underwent a similar procedure, which was no small accomplishment since the largest one weighs four tons.
During a visit last month, President Macron said, “You have accomplished what was believed to be impossible.”
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Prince William’s steady ascent to prominence as Britain’s future head of state is admirable.
When he represented Britain and met with new US President Donald Trump at the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral yesterday, he displayed maturity and poise.
The Prince was expected to emphasize the significance of the unique relationship between the United States and Great Britain.
Considering the ambiguity surrounding Mr. Trump’s trade and foreign policy, the message couldn’t be more relevant.
Naturally, King Charles will be the most important monarch during any state visit by the US president.
When Mr. Trump attends a NATO summit in the Hague in June, it will be the ideal time to do this.
However, it is comforting to see the Prince’s increasing self-assurance in stepping in for his father at such delicate situations.
The members of Sir Keir’s own Cabinet have a shameful history of disparaging Mr. Trump.
Therefore, the prime minister should consider himself fortunate to have such outstanding royal ambassadors representing Britain.
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