Prince William meets Chinese President Xi Jinping, The Duke of Cambridge has met Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the prince begins the highest-profile UK royal visit to China in nearly 30 years.
The president said the Royal Family had contributed "positively" to co-operation between China and the UK.
Prince William presented him with an official invitation from the Queen to make a state visit later this year.
The meeting in Beijing's Great Hall of People also saw the two men discuss their mutual love of football.
The prince's trip will see him promote "brand Britain", highlight the illegal wildlife trade and visit some of the nation's most famous sites.
Chinese officials say the prince and the president discussed wildlife protection, one of the duke's great passions...Read More
The president said the Royal Family had contributed "positively" to co-operation between China and the UK.
Prince William presented him with an official invitation from the Queen to make a state visit later this year.
The meeting in Beijing's Great Hall of People also saw the two men discuss their mutual love of football.
The prince's trip will see him promote "brand Britain", highlight the illegal wildlife trade and visit some of the nation's most famous sites.
Chinese officials say the prince and the president discussed wildlife protection, one of the duke's great passions...Read More
