Prince William and Kate Middleton skipped a board meeting of the Royal Foundation attended by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, which has further ignited rumours of a royal rift.
Reports claim that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were a no show at the meeting and did not attend the Christmas party afterwards.
An insider revealed to the Daily Mail it “was a shame” they were not at the meeting or party. The source also said: “Not only were Harry and Meghan there, but they went to the staff Christmas party afterwards.”
“It was a very jolly affair. It’s a shame that William and Catherine did not turn up.”
A spokesperson for the palace said Wills and Kate were not expected at the meeting, despite the couples leading the foundation together.
They revealed: “Their Royal Highnesses attend these meetings in turn.
“This session was focused on programmes led by the Duke of Sussex.”
