Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump will extend his trip to France to attend a dinner with President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles. Trump stated his primary reason for attending was his admiration for "beautiful places," describing Versailles as "the real deal." Macron's office, however, explained the dinner as a symbol of Franco-American friendship and a celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Known for his preference for gold and opulent decor, Trump has previously cited Versailles as an inspiration for his own properties and designs. The dinner follows a pattern of world leaders offering Trump lavish displays of appreciation, including state visits and valuable gifts. In fullTrump stays an extra half day in France to see the gold at Palace of Versailles: ‘It’s the real deal’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in