Washington ( CNN ) -- Many Americans are planning to get a glimpse of Prince William and his wife , Kate Middleton when they arrive in New York City next week -- and it seems that President Barack Obama wants in as well . The President has invited Prince William to meet with him in the Oval Office on Monday . Before The Duke of Cambridge leaves the White House grounds , Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Biden are expected to host him in a separate event . Kate will not join her husband on the D.C. leg of their three-day trip , opting to tour a child development center with New York City 's first lady Chirlane McCray instead . While it is unknown exactly what the two global leaders will discuss , Obama acknowledged William 's commitment to raising awareness against illegal wildlife trafficking , an issue he is scheduled to talk about at the World Bank . `` The President welcomes the Prince 's work in this global fight against what is both a national security threat and a devastating environmental problem '' the administration wrote in a press release . The trip will mark Prince William 's first visit to the nation 's capitol .
The President will meet with Prince William on Monday . The Duke of Cambridge will also meet with Joe and Jill Biden . William and his wife , Kate Middleton , will be in the U.S. for three days .