King Charles and Prince William in June 2019.Photo:Anwar Hussein/WireImage
Anwar Hussein/WireImage
Prince Williamwill probably have to save his Big Apple sightseeing for another trip across the pond.
The Prince of Wales, 41, isreturning to New York Citynext month for two days, including a special event for a cause close to his heart: the second Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit in New York City on Sept. 19. The event serves as a rev up to the 2023 Earthshot Prize awards ceremony, whichwill take place in Singaporeon Nov. 7.
However, Prince William likely won’t linger in New York, most probably heading back to the U.K. shortly after his engagements in the United States wrap. That’s becauseKing CharlesandQueen Camillaare also heading overseas that week. Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday that the royal couple will head to France from Sept. 20 to Sept. 22 for a state visit. King Charles, 74, and Queen Camilla, 76, were originally scheduled to visit the country in March, but theypostponed the tripdue to riots happening across France at the time.
Queen Camilla, King Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton in July 2023.YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty
YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty
While Prince William is not required to be in the U.K. when his father is traveling, he is one of the King’sCounsellors of State— one of the royals who can carry out constitutional duties for King Charles if he is abroad or unwell.
However, Prince Harry and Prince Andrew are no longer working members of the royal family — Harry, 38, stepped back as a senior working royal and relocated to California in 2020, while Andrew, 63, wasstrippedof his military titles and patronages in January 2022 due to his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Therefore, Parliament felt it was best to expand the cohort to include two additional people who could be called upon to stand in for King Charles.
King Charles' two other siblings —Princess AnneandPrince Edward— were tapped for the royal role, and they wereofficially made Counsellors of Statein December 2022. The role is a return for Princess Anne and Prince Edward as they were both previously Counsellors of State toQueen Elizabethbefore they moved down in theline of successionto the throne.
Prince Harry will also be in Europe next month. The Duke of Sussex will attend the annual awards event forWellChild, a charity for seriously ill kids of which he is a patron, in London on Sept. 7.
Prince Harry in June 2023.Neil Mockford/GC Images
Neil Mockford/GC Images
Prince William was supposed to attend the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit in New York City last September butcanceled the trip statesideafter the death of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth. Still, he addressed the Summit via video.
“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,” the Prince of Wales said. “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.”
“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,” he added.
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In addition to the star-studded ceremony, the Prince and Princess of Wales undertook a number of engagements in the U.S., from the pair sittingcourtside at a Boston Celtics game(including a Jumbotron moment!) to Katevisiting Harvard’s Center on the Developing Childto Williammeeting with President Joe Biden.
Prince William and Princess Kate had a full schedule during their three days in Boston. After touching down at the airport, they headed straight to a welcome ceremony at City Hall. The couple then left right after the Earthshot Prize ceremony.The Sunday Timesreported they “flew back home overnight on Friday, and after being reunited with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on Saturday morning, they made a family jaunt to the Christmas fair fundraiser at the children’s school, Lambrook."
Kate Middleton and Prince William attend the Earthshot Prize awards 2022 in Boston.Samir Hussein/WireImage
Prince William and Princess Katevisited the U.S. in an official capacity on two previous occasions. Just a few months after their royal wedding in 2011, Kate and Prince William traveled to California after a tour of Canada, and in 2014, they spent time in New York. Their time in the city that never sleeps included meeting JAY-Z and Beyoncé at a Brooklyn Nets game, visiting the National September 11 Memorial and a gala dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
source: people.com
