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His extraordinary meeting with Donald Trump last December in Paris was hailed by both sides for its warmth, with the US leader describing the Prince of Wales as “a good man” who was “doing a fantastic job” and “very handsome”.

So when, as is widely expected, the President is invited to make a return visit to the UK, Prince William and his wife, the Princess of Wales, will find themselves playing a more important role on behalf of the UK than ever before in what could become a new era of royal diplomacy.

With political uncertainty echoing across the globe, the Government is said to be keen for the royals to do their part in improving international relations. And President Trump will be a key focus for their efforts.

William and the King both have overseas travel planned in the coming weeks, but it is perhaps at home where they can best work their charm, with the Queen and the Princess of Wales by their sides for maximum effect

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who is due to visit the President in Washington DC this week, is tipped to extend an invitation to him to make an unprecedented second state visit to the UK.

Although the King would naturally play host, William and Kate would also be called upon to step up in what may prove to be the most crucial use of royal soft power for a generation.

Government advisers and Palace courtiers are working together to ensure that the royal family uses its status to woo President Trump, as relations sour over his policies on Ukraine.

Respect for royalty
Sir Keir in the coming months, officials are convinced that the US leader will favour the UK because of his love for the royal family.

“William had a complete triumph in Paris; and within the White House, that was seen to be a really successful meeting. Trump was really impressed by the Prince,” CNN anchor Max Foster tells HELLO!.

“It’s the pomp and pageantry that Trump loves, so a visit to the UK would require the King and Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales to put on a full-force welcome.”

The President’s lifelong fascination with the royal family, which stems from his Scottish-born mother Mary Anne MacLeod Trump’s admiration for Queen Elizabeth II, is well documented. He even keeps a photo album of his previous royal encounters on his plane.

But “The Firm” looks rather different now to how it did in 2019, when Elizabeth gave Donald and First Lady Melania Trump a full ceremonial welcome in the grounds of Buckingham Palace.