After nearly a decade since they last visited the United States, Britain’s Crown Prince William and his handsome wife are back on American soil for their three-day visit in connection with the second annual Earthshot Awards, which honors environmental innovators , which will take place this Friday.
Last night, at least local time, after a nearly 8-hour flight over the ocean, the couple’s plane landed safely at Logan International Airport, located in Boston, which is the unofficial economic, cultural and educational hub of the New England. There, huddled in front of the exit, a line of photographers awaited them, capturing their appearance, which prompted a mighty thunderstorm only royals are capable of conjuring.
In the footage they shot, which then ended up there all over the media as an illustration of the news of their arrival, it can be seen that in the first moments of her visit, Kate decided to pay homage to her husband’s late mother by wearing a pair of earrings that belonged to her in the past.
Lady Diana wore them more than once on various occasions, including during Ronald Reagan’s reception at the White House in 1985, when his famous ball with John Travolta took place. She then combined them with a majestic seven-strand pearl necklace, in the center of which stood out a huge sapphire surrounded by diamonds, which were actually the stones present in the earrings themselves. She also wore the jewelry to the famous “Met Gala” charity ball in 1996, traditionally held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
The current Princess of Wales has worn the jewels in question on other occasions, such as at this year’s Trooping the Color parade on the island. Over the years she has repeatedly placed herself in the spotlight with jewels from her mother-in-law’s personal collection, such as the tiara that made her the protagonist at Queen Elizabeth II’s banquet for former President Donald Trump at Buckingham Palace. Now she had chosen to complement them with her extremely elegant gown in a dark color, the work of one of her favorite designers, Alexander McQueen. The suit consisted of two pieces, namely a jacket with wide lapels and high-waisted trousers, the cut of which accentuated her slender figure, which did not reveal that she was a mother of three children. Middleton accessorized with a soft polo in the same color scheme as her suede high heels, completing her elegant look. Her best accessory, however, was her beaming smile, which she usually does not part with, no matter where she is.
Soon after, Prince William posted a statement on social media, in which he wrote that he and his partner were happy to return to this part of the world.
“This is our first visit overseas since my grandmother’s death, and I would like to thank the people of Massachusetts for their tribute to her. She fondly remembered her visit here in 1976“, his words read. “My grandmother was optimistic, like me. That’s why we launched the Earthshot Award last year with the ambition to create a global platform to inspire hope and optimism in our quest to save the future of our planet. Thanks to the people of Boston. I am very grateful to you for allowing us to hold this important event in your great city. Catherine and I look forward to meeting many of you over the next few days“, concludes the aristocrat.
The couple then went to City Hall, where they were formally greeted by Mayor Michelle Wu and Governor-elect Maura Healy. On her way to the administration building, however, Kate made a quick stop to change, swapping the clothes she landed in the Massachusetts capital for a smart dark green Burberry plaid dress, over which she layered a wool coat . Sure. She completed her look with a matching Mulberry bag, Shyla London pearl earrings, and matching heels. At the end of their meeting with the mayor, the foursome turned on the green lights that will illuminate all of Boston’s landmarks over the next few days, marking upcoming honors.
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The last engagement of the Prince and Princess of Wales was the visit to a basketball match of the regular round of the National Basketball Association of the USA and Canada, held in the “TD Garden” arena, during which the players of the “Boston Celtics” and “Miami Heat” competed. Watching from the ringside as the competition ended in victory for the hosts, Middleton taught another fashion lesson, demonstrating an enviable sense of style. She followed up the sports meeting with a blue retro tweed jacket with a double-breasted fastening from the brand “Chanel”, which appeared on the market already in the distant 1995 year. Her look was completed with black trousers and Gianvito Rossi suede heels. For added glam, Kate accessorized with gold jewelry, including a pair of Shyla London earrings, as well as a chunky gold Laura Lombardi necklace that graced her cleavage.
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