Princes William, Charles Didn't Snub Donald Trump Despite Reports, Palace Says

Prince William and Prince Charles didn't snub Donald Trump.

An insider previously claimed that the Duke of Cambridge and Prince of Wales refused to meet with the president of the United States. However, Kensington Palace has explained that while it is true that they didn't meet Trump, the royals meant no harm.

"In line with standard practice for guest of government visits the President was received by The Queen as Head of State. The arrangements were mutually agreed between the Palace and the U.K. and U.S. governments," a palace spokesperson said (via People). "There was never a suggestion that other members of the royal family would take part."

Dickie Arbiter, a former spokesman for the Queen and author of "On Duty with the Queen," also said that it's unnecessary for Prince William and Prince Charles to meet Trump as the visit was meant to be short. "It was always going to be a short visit and as soon as you have too many people it gets longer. It was a courtesy call – that’s all it was," Arbiter explained.

Meanwhile, a report recently claimed that Prince William and Prince Charles refused to meet with Trump, triggering rumors that the dukes snubbed the American politician.

"This business of Prince Charles and Prince William not being there for the Trump visit was a snub," a source told The Times. "They simply refused to attend. It's a very, very unusual thing for the Queen to be there on her own. Usually, she is accompanied by somebody. Prince Charles has been substituting for Philip a lot recently."

The publication also noted that the Prince of Wales and the second-in-line to the throne had different engagements on that day. Prince Charles had a board meeting for his company G Carrick at Highgrove. He also had an event with Gloucestershire police. On the other hand, Prince William participated in a charity polo match.

In related news, Trump previously made some shocking comments about Kate Middleton's leaked nude photos in 2012. "Kate Middleton is great--but she shouldn't be sunbathing in the nude--only herself to blame," Trump said.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge sued the magazine who took those private shots while they were on vacation at a Provence chateau owned by the Earl of Snowdon. The royals were rewarded $124,022 payout.

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