The British Prince, Prince William, was spotted engaged in conversation with Ivanka Trump, the daughter of the former US President, Donald Trump, during last week's royal wedding in Jordan, as per reports by People.
The celebration, marking the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and Rajwa Alseif in Amman, became the venue where the heir to the British throne and the 41-year-old businesswoman crossed paths. Images sourced from the royal wedding banquet captured the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, ahead with fellow dignitaries, while Prince William was caught engrossed in what seemed like a riveting chat with the former first daughter.
Adorned in a full-length sky-blue gown, Ivanka Trump was present at the event alongside her spouse, Jared Kushner. Prince William was seen in a traditional tuxedo, while Kate Middleton looked stunning in a pink Elie Saab long gown paired with Princess Diana's Lover's Knot tiara.
Ivanka and Jared were at the Jordanian royal wedding. Ivanka chatted briefly to Prince William. pic.twitter.com/DFSXN7Addf
— Kath (@mopeng) June 3, 2023
Ivanka Trump had her first encounter with the royal couple during her official visit to England alongside her father in 2019.
The dialogue between Prince William and Trump during the royal wedding stirred varied responses on Twitter. Some users disapproved of the interaction, interpreting the Prince's expression as a sign of discomfort.
One Twitter user posted, "This almost looks like it's fake. Super weird."
Another speculated, "Prince William is not happy judging by the look on his face. But he is being polite."
Many, however, viewed this interaction as unexceptional, asserting that conversing at such events was part of the Prince's diplomatic duty.
One tweet read, "Nothing to see here. They met back in 2019 when Ivanka joined her dad at a state banquet with [Her Majesty the Queen]."
Another user pointed out, "He's a diplomat, that's what he's supposed to do," with another adding, "Wow! Guests at a wedding talking to each other!"
The presence of other royals at the wedding included Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden, Princess Hisako of Japan and Princess Tsuguko, and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, among others.
From the British royal family, Prince William and Princess Kate were accompanied by Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Princess Beatrice was seen donning the York tiara, marking her second-ever tiara appearance during the banquet.