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These Photos Of Biden & Prince William's Handshake Must Be Memed

Someone tell them they just did the handshake meme IRL.

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On Dec. 2, Prince William and President Joe Biden met in Boston at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. They greeted each other by shaking hands. Unexpectedly, the moment offered the perfect material of memes. Yes, really.

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Prince William and President Biden brought the viral handshake meme to life. You’ve likely seen the handshake meme on Twitter or TikTok. In case you don’t know what it is, let’s dive into a refresher.

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The handshake meme is like a venn diagram because it visually shows the funny connection between two things.

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So, considering Biden is the U.S. President and Prince William is the future King of England, the photo of them shaking hands offered a perfect opportunity to create some memes.

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One example could be you and your manager agreeing to sign off early on a Friday. Seriously, isn’t this format the best?

As for what William and Biden actually discussed, according to People, they talked about William’s work with the Earthshot Prize, as well as Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.

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According to CBS News, William met Biden on the third day of his visit to the United States. The trip marked William and Kate Middleton’s first time visiting the country in eight years.

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William and Kate’s trip function, in part, was to raise awareness of climate change. After William’s meeting with Biden, he and Kate will attended an awards ceremony for the Earthshot Prize Friday night.

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Now back to the memes. Here’s a photo of Biden and William again, if you want to make your own meme. Have fun!

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