Upon his arrival, William issued a personal statement regarding his visit to the United States and paid tribute to his late grandmother, the Queen isabel II: “Catherine and I are delighted to be back in the United States and are very grateful to Governor Baker and the First Lady of Massachusetts for their warm welcome to Boston,” he said.
“On this, our first visit abroad since my grandmother’s death, I would like to thank the people of Massachusetts and particularly those of Boston for the many tributes they paid to the late queen,” whom William said he “remembered your 1976 bicentennial visit with much love”.
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“My grandmother was an optimist of life. And so am I,” said the Prince of Galas. “That is why last year we launched the Earthshot Prize with the ambition to create a truly global platform to inspire urgent hope and optimism as we seek to save the future of our planet.
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“To the people of Boston, thank you. I am so grateful for allowing us to host the second year of the Earthshot Prize in your great city. Catherine and I look forward to meeting many of you in the days to come.”
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The couple last traveled to the United States in 2014 to visit New York City. They also toured Los Angeles in 2011, their first trip to the United States together after getting married in April of that year.
While the Earthshot Prize is the main reason for their visit, the couple also see it as an opportunity to “find the facts” about some of the causes and interests closest to them. “Some of the things we’re focusing on right now is supporting some of the most needy communities across the UK and we’ll continue to do that in Boston,” she said.
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The journey of prince William and the princess kate kicked off with a welcome at Boston City Hall, where Mayor Michelle Wu and the ambassador Caroline Kennedy helped the couple start the countdown to the Earthshot Award ceremony by lighting the city’s landmarks green.
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Kate and William enjoy the Boston Celtics game
The Prince and Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance Wednesday night at the TD Garden to see the Boston Celtics face the Miami Heat. The famous couple sat courtside with former professional basketball player and Massachusetts governor-elect, Maura Healeythe legend of the Celtics, Thomas Setch Sanders, and the two primary owners of the team and their wives. Kate and William chatted with those sitting next to her and applauded enthusiastically throughout the game, which the Celtics won.
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