'Good man, this one': Trump and Prince William meet at Notre-Dame cathedral

Numerous ceremonies will be carried out during the reopening celebration, ITV News' Charlie Frost reports

The Prince of Wales has met US president-elect Donald Trump in Paris on Saturday as he joins world leaders for the ceremonial reopening of Notre-Dame cathedral.

The pair met briefly at the ceremony before having an official meeting at the residence of the British ambassador in Paris.

The meeting lasted around 40 minutes, and no details have yet been shared as to what was discussed.

On first meeting at the ceremony, Trump gave William a pat on the shoulder before the two shook hands and spoke for a few seconds.

Trump then said the Prince of Wales is "doing a fantastic job" when the pair met after the ceremony.

French President Emmanuel Macron poses with President-elect Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Elysee Palace. Credit: AP

He added that William was a "good man" and commented that the Notre-Dame event was "a beautiful ceremony".

Before the meeting started, William said that “we can warm our toes up after the cathedral” and Mr Trump smiled and responded “right, you’re right”.

The heir to the British throne travelled to France at the request of the government for the high-profile event celebrating the restoration of the world-famous landmark following a devastating fire in 2019.

The Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris was devastated by fire in 2019 Credit: Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool Photo via AP

His Paris itinerary includes meetings with Mr Trump and America’s first lady Jill Biden, Kensington Palace said, but both were delayed due to the Prince of Wales arriving later than expected because of the bad weather.

Mr Trump and dozens of heads of state and government accepted invitations from French President Emmanuel Macron to attend the ceremony.

Other guests include several French billionaires and some of the poorest Parisians who gave money to help with the renovation.

The ancient cathedral has been fully renovated since the fire. Credit: PA

Numerous ceremonies will be carried out during the reopening celebration including the ritualised reopening of the cathedral’s massive doors, the reawakening of its thunderous organ and the celebration of the first Mass.

During part one of Notre Dame’s rebirth on Saturday evening, Archbishop Laurent Ulrich led more than 1,500 guests through a reopening service.

Part two on Sunday, is an inaugural Mass, with special rites to consecrate the main altar.

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