Prince William's new pal Travis Kelce snubs chance to meet Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Travis Kelce appears to have skipped the chance to meet Meghan Markle and Prince Harry after failing to appear at the ESPYs
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Prince William's new pal Travis Kelce appears to have skipped the chance to meet Meghan Markle and Prince Harry after failing to appear at the ESPYs.
The sporting star was reportedly invited to the ceremony because the Kansas City Chiefs were up for Best Team.
The ESPN's guest list did not feature his name - meaning he decided to swerve the event.
Head coach Andy Reid was left to collect an award for Kelce's teammate, Patrick Mahomes, who also did not attend but won the Best Athlete in Mens Sports.
Travis Kelce appears to have skipped the chance to meet Meghan Markle and Prince Harry after failing to appear at the ESPYsInstagram/ GettyKelce's apparent snub comes just weeks after he met Prince William at Taylor Swift's concert in London.
The American footballer has since spoken fondly on the encounter.
Speaking on his "New Heights" podcast, he said: "Dude, he [Prince William] was the coolest mother f****r.
"He was awesome. He was so cool. I didn't realise this because obviously we were backstage meeting him because he was there with little George and Charlotte, and they were an absolute delight to meet.
"I wasn't sure if I was supposed to like bow to them, curtsy, just be an American idiot and shake their hand.
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Ahead of the ESPYs, an insider said that it would be "interesting" to see how Kelce would interact with Harry
Getty"But they said that because we weren't at like an official royal event, we didn't need to bow or curtsy.
"If it would have been like an official meeting of royalty event, then it would have been that. But I did still address him as Your Royal Highness."
Taylor Swift posted a selfie with the royals, alongside the caption: "Happy Bday M8! London shows are off to a splendid start."
Ahead of the ESPYs, an insider said that it would be "interesting" to see how Kelce would interact with Harry.
Travis Kelce did not attend the ESPY Awards this year
Getty"It could be interesting given how much Travis hit it off with William," the source told The Sun.
"Travis is like the most sociable, happy go lucky, kind person in any room and is sure to want to say hello to the Prince and interact with the Sussexes.
"That is his style, and honestly he is one of the biggest names in US sport.
"For Harry it could be a potentially awkward encounter given that Travis spoke so warmly about and praised William."
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