Barack Obama has welcomed a future king at the Oval Office.
Prince William flew to Washington this morning to meet with the president and deliver a speech at the World Bank on stopping illegal wildlife trafficking.
The whirlwind visit to the nation's capital marks up the diplomatic leg of the Duke of Cambridge's visit to the United States - only his second in an official capacity.
This is the first time President Barack Obama has met Prince William on his home turf. Previous meetings have all been during the president's trips to Britain
Prince William, 32, is second in line to the British throne. He is the grandson of Queen Elizabeth - the sitting monarch. His son George will also be king
The Duke of Cambridge is also in Washington to deliver a speech at the World Bank on stopping wildlife trafficking, an issue that the young royal is championing
His audience with Obama at the White House is groundbreaking. Price William is second in line to the British throne - after his father Prince Charles - and it's entirely possible he won't become head of state for several decades.
Prince William left his pregnant wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, in New York City - where the couple arrived Sunday night to a rock star welcome.
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Obama and the Prince have met before - but never on the president's home turf. The last time the two met was in London.
Prince William and Obama’s conversation could barely be heard above the clicking of cameras and reporters shouting questions, but the two could be seen laughing and smiling as the chatted.
Prince William arrived at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., after flying from New York City on Monday morning
The prince, who is second in line for the British throne, will meet President Barack Obama in a landmark visit to the Oval Office
William told Obama at one point that he and Kate had a ‘busy day’ yesterday.
Noting the large group of reporters crammed into the room, a surprised William remarked that ‘ you can’t get any more people in the room.’
The president thanked reporters for coming and for their interest in Williams’ ‘very important work.’
The only question he took from press was about his health, following recent reports of a sore throat that tests proved to be the result of acid reflux.
‘I’m fine. I was completely fine,’ he assured.
William is also slated to give speech at the World Bank on how to stop poaching and wildlife trafficking.
Obama has called the issue 'a devastating environmental problem' and applauded the Duke of Cambridge's activism.
Prince Williams left his pregnant wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, in New York City - where the couple are staying. He is expected to return to the city later this evening
Stayed behind: While her husband was meeting President Barack Obama, Hate, the Duchess of Cambridge, met New York City's First Lady, Chirlane McCray
Landing with a bump: Prince William and Kate got the royal welcome when they arrived in New York City on Sunday night for a whirlwind official visit
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