When you think of Paris, you might imagine romantic strolls along the Seine or sipping espresso at a chic café. But plot twist: Saturday (December 7), the City of Light became the backdrop for a meeting no one had on their 2024 bingo card—Donald Trump and Prince William bro-ing out.
Both big shots were in town for the grand reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris, which finally got its post-fire glow-up after the catastrophic blaze of 2019. A-listers from the world of politics and royalty turned up, including First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, who was there subbing in for her husband, President Joe Biden (possibly busy trying to out-jog his Peloton instructor).
A Royal-Tastic Meeting
After the ceremony, Trump and Prince William cozied up for a private chat at the UK Ambassador’s Residence. According to the BBC (and probably a nosy butler with a great ear), the duo discussed the “special relationship” between the United States and the UK. Spoiler: That’s diplomacy-speak for “we’re besties, but we fight over who brings the potato salad to the picnic.”
When they met, Trump reportedly called William a “good man,” which is perhaps the highest honor one can receive from a man who once reviewed McDonald’s fries with the intensity of a Michelin critic. Their tête-à-tête lasted 40 minutes—practically a marathon in politician time—and sources described it as “warm and friendly.”
Tea and Nostalgia
Things apparently got a little sentimental when Trump brought up the late Queen Elizabeth. Prince William, in true royal form, was said to be “extremely grateful” for Trump’s kind words about his grandmother. (We can only hope Trump resisted the urge to brag about the size of his condolences.)
Meanwhile, Where’s Jill?
While Prince William was penciled in for a chat with Dr. Jill Biden, their meetup was reportedly delayed due to travel hiccups. Translation: someone’s flight probably got stuck in that never-ending holding pattern of doom. But don’t worry—she’ll likely get her moment to talk shop with the future king over tea and whatever the British call scones.
Donald and Wills may seem like an odd duo, but hey, if Paris taught us anything this weekend, it’s that world leaders can unite over shared interests, like cathedral renovations and awkwardly timed photo ops. Now, who’s booking this pair a Netflix buddy-comedy series?
