Prince William is set to continue to cultivate his relationship with US President Donald Trump as the American leader appears to be "obsessed" with the heir to the throne, an insider has claimed.
Diplomacy, including the special relationship between Britain and the United States, will become an important duty of the Prince of Wales's when he ascends to the throne.
At Trump's request, William became the first UK representative to meet the then president-elect following his re-election, after the reopening of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris last December.
During their "warm" meeting, Trump described William as a "very handsome" and "good man" doing "a fantastic job", demonstrating the American president's eagerness to align himself with the royal family.
Prince William will continue to foster his relationship with Trump, who is said to be 'obsessed' with the future King.
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The pair are set to meet again during Trump's second State Visit to the UK, expected this autumn.
A source close to William noted: "Trump seems obsessed with him which is fantastic for the UK.
"He just has to smile at Trump and we get an extra cut in tariffs. Who does that remind you of? The late Queen, who had a nose for the strategic," the insider told The Times.
It comes as his father, King Charles, performed the tricky balancing act of standing up for Canadian interests and keeping the special relationship with America buoyant during his recent trip to Ottawa.
Trump requested William be the first UK official he met with after sweeping to victory in the November 2024 election.
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The King's visit to Canada, to deliver a speech at the opening of parliament, came at a time of frosty relations between the two north American nations.
It followed Trump's repeated suggestions that Canada should become the 51st state.
Charles's speech was especially delicate as he had months earlier extended an unprecedented invitation to the US President for a State Visit to the UK.
Trump will become the first elected political leader in modern times to be hosted for two State Visits by a British monarch.
The Prince of Wales and Trump will meet again during his State Visit to the UK later this year.
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The invitation letter from the King was delivered in person by Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a White House press conference.
Upon immediately accepting the invitation, Trump declared: "They're going to do a second fest… that's what it is: a fest, and it's beautiful, and it's the first time it's ever happened to one person.
“It's an honour… I'm a friend of Charles, I have great respect for King Charles and the family, William, we have really just a great respect for the family,” he continued.
The President added that: "I think they're setting a date for September."
Trump was invited for a unprecedented second State Visit.
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A delighted Trump displayed the letter from Charles to gathered media.
The invitation read: "Quite apart from this presenting an opportunity to discuss a wide range of issues of mutual interest, it would also offer a valuable chance to plan a historic second State Visit to the United Kingdom.
"As you will know this is unprecedented by a US president. That is why I would find it helpful for us to be able to discuss, together, a range of options for location and programme content.
"In so doing, working together, I know we will further enhance the special relationship between our two countries of which we are both so proud."
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Trump met the-then Prince Charles during his first State Visit in 2019.
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During his first term, Trump was treated to a three-day State Visit with Queen Elizabeth in June 2019.
He enjoyed a plush state banquet, a private lunch with the monarch, and tea with then-Prince Charles.
He had previously been invited for tea at Windsor Castle during a separate trip to Britain in 2018.
Only former President'sBarack Obama and George W. Bush were afforded official State Visits during Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign.
Elsewhere, William's vision for the future of the British monarchy involves significant streamlining and cost reduction.
He plans to "take every stone and look underneath it" whilst assessing the "footprint of the institution", according to sources.
Also set being considered by the Prince of Wales will be dropping the pledge of allegiance that viewers of King Charles's ascension were invited to repeat during the ceremony.
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