Kate Middleton and Prince William Are Heading Stateside! Earthshot Prize Announces Date for Boston Awards

Mar. 15, 2025

Prince Williamand Kate Middleton are getting ready for a trip across the pond.

At theEarthshot Innovation Summitin New York City on Wednesday, CEO Hannah Jones announced that the second awards ceremony will take place in Boston on December 2.

Kate Middleton and Prince William.Neil Mockford/GC Images

During their visit to Massachusetts, the couple will also spotlight and celebrate the “inspiring” city for their work on addressing the impacts of climate change and building a resilient future, they said in a statement.

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Prince Williamand Kate, both 40, werelast in the U.S.in 2014 during their visit to New York. Their first visit to the U.S. together was shortly after their royal wedding in 2011, when they headed to Los Angeles.

To announce Boston as the next host city,Prince Williamtapped Red Sox All-Star Xander Bogaerts. The baseball player appeared at the iconic Fenway Park in the video announcement, saying, “And we will be doing it right here in Boston.”

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation will serve as a host partner alongside Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston.

AlthoughPrince Williamwas supposed to attend Wednesday’s summit in New York City, he had to cancel the trip due to the recent death of his grandmotherQueen Elizabeth. Instead, the Prince of Walesappeared via video messagetwo days following the monarch’s funeral.

“Although it is the saddest of circumstances that means I cannot join you in person today, I am pleased to join you in video form as you gather in New York for the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit,“Prince Williamsaid. “During this time of grief, I take great comfort in your continued enthusiasm, optimism and commitment to the Earthshot Prize and what we are trying to achieve.”

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“Protecting the environment was a cause close to my grandmother’s heart, and I know she would have been delighted to hear about this event and the support you’re all giving our Earthshot finalists, the next generation of environmental pioneers.”

source: people.com