Donald Trump hailed Prince William a 'good man' and praised him for 'doing a fantastic job' after they met following the historic re-opening of the Notre-Dame. 

The Prince of Wales and US President-elect were all smiles when they met at the residence of the British ambassador in Paris yesterday. 

Exchanging another warm handshake with William as he entered the foyer, Trump turned to reporters and said: 'Wow, what a nice group.'

In what was US President elect's first meeting with a member of the Royal Family since his landslide election victory last month, he praised the Prince, quipping: 'Good man, this one.' 

The Prince of Wales asked Trump if he had warmed up to which the politician replied that he had, noting that the lavish event marking the re-opening of the 861-year-old cathedral 'was a beautiful ceremony'.

The two men stood next to each other as the Republican pointed his thumb towards William before adding: 'He's doing a fantastic job'.

During their 40-minute meeting, the pair discussed a range of global issues but focused on the importance of the relationship between the UK and the US, with the President-elect sharing fond memories of the late Queen, Kensington Palace said. 

Prince William expected to meet with Trump for half an hour prior to the glamorous ceremony at the Notre Dame last night to discuss the US and UK's 'special relationship'.