MANCHESTER CITY goalkeeper James Trafford left Prince William hanging after he changed his handshake to a cheeky fist bump just before the FA Cup final.
The Prince of Wales was introduced to both sets of players ahead of the Wembley showdown between City and Chelsea, where City were the victors.
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Prince William was shaking the FA Cup final players before the start of the game Credit: The FA via Getty Images
Prince William talking to Pep Guardiola Credit: The FA via Getty Images
William, who is president of the FA, made his way down the line shaking hands with stars, staff and match officials before kick-off under the famous arch.
But City stopper Trafford decided against taking off his goalkeeper gloves for the royal greeting.
Instead, the England ace apologised with a smile before offering William a quick fist bump instead.
The future king laughed off the moment and happily returned the gesture as Trafford headed out onto the pitch.
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Ironically, Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez did shake William’s hand despite also wearing his gloves before the game.
The light-hearted moment came before City once again made history under boss Pep Guardiola at Wembley.
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City later beat Chelsea 1-0 thanks to a brilliant Antoine Semenyo backheel finish to lift the FA Cup for the eighth time.
That marks Chelsea’s fourth consecutive FA Cup final defeat.
The triumph also sealed a domestic cup double after City had already won the League Cup earlier in the campaign.
It marked yet another landmark in Guardiola’s glittering reign – with the Spaniard leading City to their 20th major trophy and becoming the first side ever to reach four straight FA Cup finals.
