Lady Hussey latest: Royal family racism scandal continues as William and Kate
Mayor of Boston welcomes Earthshot to the city
Prince William and his wife Kate have arrived in Boston for their first trip abroad since the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension to the throne of King Charles III.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, as they are now titled, last visited America in 2014 when they attended events in New York and Washington, DC.
Landing in Boston on Wednesday, the couple will attend an awards ceremony for the Earthshot environmental prize the prince set up and visit the John F Kennedy Presidential Library as well as local environmental and social advocacy projects.
The media spotlight on the trip is more intense as Buckingham Palace has become embroiled in a racism scandal that led to the resignation of the Prince of Wales’s godmother, Lady Susan Hussey. A spokesperson for the prince gave a sharp rebuke to her regarding comments to a Black advocate for domestic abuse survivors.
The couple sat courtside with Massachusetts governor-elect Maura Healey to watch the Boston Celtics play the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
The royal couple are set to be greeted by President Joe Biden when he visits Boston on Friday but are not scheduled to meet with Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle who will be in New York a few days later.
Will the prince and princess meet with Joe Biden?
However, William and Kate have another meeting on the cards during their visit.
Oliver O’Connell1 December 2022 08:00
William and Kate praised as ‘power couple’ over matching suits
On Wednesday 30 November, the royal couple arrived in Boston, Massachusetts, for a three-day trip, which will conclude with the second annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony on Friday evening.
Chelsea Ritschel reviewed their sartorial choices.
Oliver O’Connell1 December 2022 07:15
Who is performing at Earthshot 2022?
The Earthshot Prize is the annual awards ceremony to celebrate the environmental charity and includes a star-studded line-up of performers. Megan Graye previews who is performing.
Oliver O’Connell1 December 2022 06:15
Racism row erupted as royal couple crossed Atlantic
The Prince and Princess of Wales made their first public appearance in Boston after William reprimanded his own godmother for racist comments that led to her resignation.
William and Kate were welcomed by the Governor of Massachusetts Charlie Baker as they arrived for their United States tour at Boston Logan International Airport on Wednesday.
Graeme Massie reports on what they said when they landed.
Oliver O’Connell1 December 2022 04:15
Royal aide embroiled in racism row reportedly advised Meghan Markle
Chelsea Ritschel reports.
Oliver O’Connell1 December 2022 03:15
Sibling unease haunts Prince William’s climate change trip
Prince William and the Princess of Wales will be looking to focus attention on their Earthshot Prize for environmental innovators as they make their first visit to the US in eight years, a trip likely to be dogged by tensions with Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, who have criticised Britain’s royal family in the American media.
And that was before the latest racism scandal erupted at Buckingham Palace bringing past allegations back to the fore.
Oliver O’Connell1 December 2022 02:15
William and Kate watch Boston Celtics play Miami Heat
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What is the Earthshot Prize and who will be at the awards ceremony?
Now in its second year, the extravaganza will be held at the MGM Music Hall in Boston, Massachusetts.
Oliver O’Connell1 December 2022 01:15
William and Kate at NBA game with Massachusetts governor-elect Maura Healey
Graeme Massie1 December 2022 00:54
William and Kate all smiles at Boston Celtics game
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Graeme Massie1 December 2022 00:52
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