The Trumps hobnobbed with the British royal family during a NATO reception after a tense first day of the summit

Noticeably absent from the event was Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth II's second son, who recently stepped back from royal duties. The Duke of York has been facing heat over his friendship with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and accusations by one of Epstein's accusers that she was forced to have sex with Prince Andrew at age 17.

Prince Andrew has vehemently denied these accusations and Buckingham Palace released a statement in September "emphatically" denying that "the Duke of York had any form of sexual contact or relationship with Virginia Roberts. Any claim to the contrary is false and without foundation."

Also missing from the royal family were Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who gave birth to son Archie in May and are taking a break from royal duties for the holidays, CNN reported.

The first lady was pictured with the queen and was wearing a yellow coat with a cape by Valentino over a magenta dress, while Queen Elizabeth wore a patterned teal dress, black gloves, and a brooch on her shoulder.

Source: USA Today

Prince William, who is next in line for the throne after Prince Charles, was on a four-day trip to Kuwait and Oman representing his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II.

William's brother, Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, were not at the reception to spend time with their newborn son Archie.

Source: USA Today

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