Earthshot Previews Event

The Earthshot Prize shared a video on social media previewing Friday evening's awards ceremony.

The event will honor fifteen climate innovators, five of whom will receive prizes worth more than $1 million to fund their climate-related projects.

Prince William's initiative said in a tweet posted shortly before 3:30 p.m. ET that it is "nearly time for the 2022 #EarthshotPrize Awards!"

Accompanying the tweet was the short video. It appeared to show the scenery inside Boston's MGM Music Hall, which is hosting the ceremony. The video shows leafy green plants decorating the space, with globes of light on each table set up inside.

The Prince and Princess of Wales will be attending the event alongside several celebrities and politicians. The ceremony is scheduled to air in the U.S. next week.

Celebrities Arrive for Earthshot Awards

Actress Catherine O'Hara and Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek were among the celebrities spotted arriving at the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Boston Friday afternoon.

O'Hara and Malek will both be announcing winners during the ceremony at MGM Music Hall. The Princess of Wales will also announce one of this year's winners. The Prince of Wales is expected to deliver remarks once all of the award recipients have been introduced.

Reporters covering the event in Boston shared photos and videos on social media as celebrities began arriving Friday afternoon. In one, the Schitt's Creek star was seen posing for photos before heading into the event.

Malek was also spotted chatting with people on the "green carpet" outside the venue and posing for photos.

Actress Shailene Woodley, another of the event's presenters, was filmed arriving.

Chloe x Halle, Annie Lennox and Ellie Goulding were also photographed on the "green carpet." They are all expected to perform at the event Friday evening.

Actor Daniel Dae Kim, one of the Earthshot Prize co-hosts, was seen answering questions from reporters.

Fans could be heard screaming as English soccer star David Beckham arrived.

Some politicians, including U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and Utah Senator Mitt Romney, were also in town to attend the event.

Meet the 15 Earthshot Prize Finalists

Late tonight, the Prince and Princess of Wales will award the Earthshot Prize to five winners among 15 finalists working to combat the effects of climate change.

Here are the companies being honored at tonight's ceremony:

LanzaTech

This American-based company is a finalist in the "fix our climate" category.

Burning fossil fuels, like carbon, traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere and increases global temperatures. This company mitigates the harm of carbon pollution by using bacteria to recycle carbon pollution into profitable and sustainable products.

"While industry is still using fossil fuels, we need solutions that capture emissions at source. At LanzaTech, we don't just do that – we also turn those pollutants into products that are useful for society and, in turn, keep fossil resources in the ground," CEO Dr. Jennifer Holmgren said in a statement. "It is an honor to have been recognized by The Earthshot Prize for this work."

44.01

This Oman company is another "fix our climate" finalist.

Named after the molecular weight of carbon dioxide, 44.01 removes CO2 permanently by mineralizing it in peridotite, a rock found in abundance in Oman.

44.01 accelerates this naturally-occurring process by pumping carbonated water into seams of peridotite deep underground. This process also removed the CO2 forever, meaning there is no need for long-term monitoring or insurance. This makes it more cost-effective, scalable and safer.

"The answers to the problems our planet faces can often be found in the natural world. At 44.01, we have found a natural process that removes carbon and we've accelerated it," Founder and Carbon General Talal Hasan said. "We believe this process is replicable globally and can play a key role in helping our planet to heal."

Kheyti

The India-based organization falls under the category of "protect and restore nature."

This startup developed a Greenhouse-in-a-Box to help small-hold farmers in India protect their crops from the unpredictable elements and pests. Kheyti also trains and supports farmers to ensure their greenhouse is as effective as possible.

Plants in these greenhouses require 98 percent less water than those outdoors and yields are seven-times higher. There are 1,00 farms with a Kheyti greenhouse and the company hope to grow that to 50,000 farms by 2027.

"We are honored to be recognized by The Earthshot Prize this year," Co-founder and CEO Kaushik Kappagantulu said in a statement. "The world depends on its small-hold farmers and yet their lives are amongst the hardest on earth. Our Greenhouse-in-a-Box is empowering farmers in India today. The steps we have already taken at Kheyti are now building to change farmers' lives at scale."

Ampd Enertainer

This company from Hong Kong, China is a "clean our air" finalist.

Ampd Energy's Enertainer product is an all-electric battery energy storage system designed to power construction sites without the need for direct use of fossil fuels. This reduces or eliminates the harmful pollution produced by fossil fuels used on construction sites.

The battery can power any type of electrical equipment, from cranes to hoists, welders and barbenders, with its lithium-ion batteries.

"Construction is responsible for 11 percent of the world's energy-related CO2 emissions, in part because of its reliance on burning fossil-fuels, which emits CO2, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and other harmful fumes," Co-founder and CEO Brandon Ng said. "The Enertainer eliminates the need for direct-use of fossil fuels on construction sites. We want to eliminate emissions from construction sites, and we couldn't be prouder of this recognition from The Earthshot Prize."

The City of Amsterdam

The city's circular economy is a "build a waste-free world" finalist.

In 2020, Amsterdam committed to building a circular economy by becoming the first city to waste nothing and recycle everything by 2050.

It will cut food, product and construction waste and shift people from a "use-and-dispose" mindset towards one of "rethink- and-reuse."

"We need to redesign the way we work, live and consume in order to cut out waste," Program Manager Rene Koop said. "As a municipality we are pioneering on the circular economy, but realize that we need to work together with residents, companies and other cities to really make it happen."

Desert Agriculture Transformation

The China-based initiative is turning barren deserts into productive, farmable land in an affordable, timely manner.

The "protect and restore nature" finalist uses a technique called "desert soilization" which mixes a water-based paste with sand and applies it to the desert surface. This gives the ground the same physical and ecological properties as soil – with the same capacity for water and fertilizer retention and ventilation.

"Climate change is turning more of the Earth's land into inhospitable desert. When fertile land becomes barren, farmers cannot grow crops, meaning more hunger, particularly in the poorest parts of the world," Chongqing Jiaotong University Professor Yi Zhijian said. "Our solution transforms dry plains into productive pastures. We think we have found a solution to rising food insecurity."

Fleather

The India-based company Phool is a "build a waste-free world" finalist.

Pholl collects floral waste, like pesticides, from the holy Ganges River, where pilgrim drink the water.

As they collected the water to turn into incense sticks, they notices a thick mat-like substance began to grow over the unused fibers lying on their factory floor. This material was turned into a sustainable alternative to environmentally damaging animal and plastic leather, which they called Fleather.

"We began life with a simple idea: to clean up India's holiest river. In the process, we've discovered a material growing on our factory floor that could one day replace Animal leather for good," Founder and CEO Ankit Agarwal said. "Sometimes ground-breaking ideas come from unlikely situations."

Hutan

This research organization, based in Malaysia, is working with the local community to develop a better coexistence between humans and wildlife.

Hutan, a "protect and restore nature," works to study and monitor the biodiversity of the forests of the Kinabatangan floodplain in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, where several endangered species live.

The organization protects habitats and ensures wildlife can travel freely while working on reforestation and providing environmental education and training to communities and landowners to live side-by-side with wildlife.

"Through our research and conservation programs in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, we forge strong partnerships and develop innovative solutions for a more harmonious coexistence between wildlife and people," Co-Founder and Director Isabelle Lackman said. "Hutan's inclusion as a Finalist for The Earthshot Prize is an honor. It will support our mission to build a shared, thriving and resilient landscape for future generations where people and wildlife can live together peacefully."

Indigenous Women of the Great Barrier Reef

This Australia-based group empowers indigenous women to protect the critical coral reef ecosystem.

The "revive our oceans" finalist enlists indigenous rangers to protect the reefs from the constant threat off the coast of Queensland and the nearby land ravaged by regular bushfires.

Their work brings together ancient knowledge with most modern tools, like drones that monitor coral changes, forest fires and land degradation.

"This place has always been our home, but today we risk losing it and the unique culture that has existed here for millennia," Managing Director Larissa Hale said. "Our Women Rangers Network exists to protect our home and continue our traditions. We have made big first steps, but we have a long way still to go."

Low Carbon Materials

This "fix our climate" finalist from the United Kingdom aims to reduce concrete's CO2 emissions and make its production green.

LCM waits to "clean up construction" by making carbon-negative alternative to traditional aggregate, one of concrete's main ingredients. Their work will reduce CO2 emission as urbanization and development grows.

"Until now, construction has been one of the hardest industries to decarbonize. With LCM, that could all change," CEO Natasha Boulding said. "We've turned concrete net zero and now we need the world to start using it."

Mukuru Clean Stoves

This "clean our air" finalist from Kenya is working to reduce the emission of harmful chemicals from unsafe, traditional stoves.

The charcoal used to fuel stoves in the areas surrounding Nairobi can cause respiratory infections. Instead, these clean stoves use processed biomass made from charcoal, wood and sugarcane that burns cleaner and creates 90 percent less pollution than an open fire and 70 percent less fuel than a traditional cookstove.

"Mukuru Clean Stoves began as a solution to a problem that I had felt personally in my own life," Founder and CEO Charlot Magayi said. "Today, we have an opportunity to transform the lives of millions, with cheaper, safer and more sustainable cookstoves and fuels."

Notpla

This plastic alternative made from seaweed and plants is a "build a waste-free world" finalist from the U.K.

This startup creates natural and biodegradable packaging products, such as a bubble to hold liquids, a coating for food containers, and a paper for the cosmetic and fashion industry. They aim to reduce the amount of plastic in oceans and landfills across the globe.

"Fourteen million tonnes of plastic enter our oceans each year. We founded Notpla when we discovered the solution lies in our oceans too," Co-Founder and CEO Pierre Paslier said. "We are already replacing plastic that plagues our seas, and working with seaweed farms that give back to the environment and the local economy."

Roam

This "clean our air" finalist from Kenya was founded at a Swedish university. It makes affordable electric vehicles made in Africa, designed for the African market.

In Kenya, motorcycle taxis are the easiest and cheapest way to get around, but they are also major CO2 polluters.

Roam aims to make electric transport accessible to a far broader market, setting the standard for electric mobility in Africa.

"In Kenya, motorcycle taxis so called Boda Boda's are the best way to get around and many rely on them for a living. However, they are also among the highest CO2 emitting vehicles on the market," Co-Founder and CEO Filip Lövström said. "The company builds motorcycles and buses tailored to the market with affordability and reliability at the forefront. We want to help the environment, and drivers' pockets."

SeaForester

This "revive our oceans" finalist based in Portugal is working to restore seaweed forests threatened by rising ocean temperatures, pollution and coastal developments.

Seaweed is essential for capturing carbon and making waters healthier. SeaForester is using "green gravel" to grow more if it. Seaweed spores are seeded onto small stones and scattered into the ocean. The stones latch on to the underlying reef, the seaweed grows and multiplies, spreading across the ocean floor.

Once planted, the seaweed forests reverse acidification, build up depleted fish stocks, boost marine biodiversity, improve water quality and capture carbon.

"Over the past half-century, half the world's kelp forests have disappeared. This is a disaster for marine ecosystems, local fishing industries and the climate," Founder and CEO Pål Bakken said. "Our solution aims to restore what has been destroyed. Reforesting our seas will help reverse ocean acidification, build up fish stocks and curtail climate change."

The Great Bubble Barrier

This Netherland-based company stops harmful plastics from reaching oceans and is a "revive our oceans" nominee.

Air is pumped through a perforated tube placed diagonally on the riverbed to create a "curtain" of bubbles. This directs plastic up to the surface and into a waste collection system without disturbing wildlife or boats.

"Rivers are the highway to our oceans, transporting pollution all the way there. The Great Bubble Barrier stops plastic from reaching the sea by intercepting it from inland waterways," Co-Founder and COO Francis Zoet said. "With our Amsterdam system we are currently preventing 8,000 pieces of plastic from reaching the North Sea each month. But we don't plan to stop there: the first international systems are on the agenda and we can't wait to tackle pollution across our borders."

Kate Discusses Early Childhood Issues at Harvard

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, made a solo visit to the Center on Developing Children at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA Friday morning.

She signed a guest book that was previously signed by her father-in-law King Charles III when he visited in 1986.

The Princess also met with experts from the Center to discuss their work in researching early childhood development, an issue close to her heart.

Harvard's Center is a long-standing friend of the Royal Foundation's Centre for Early Childhood.

The Centre said this trip was an opportunity for the princess to hear about how research and advances in science can be applied to policy and practice to achieve a more promising future for every child. It also highlights the "importance of collaboration between international organizations in showcasing and sharing best practice."

The Royal Foundation said Harvard's Jack Shonkoff said he raised several important areas where science is pointing towards new strategies, including the interconnections between the brain and the rest of the body and the broader conditions and environments in which families raise young children have on developmental outcomes.

"We are grateful to the Harvard Center on the Developing Child for hosting such a fascinating session and sharing their latest thinking," Amanda Berry, Chief Executive of The Royal Foundation, said in a statement. "There is so much scope for further joint working here, given our missions are so aligned, and I look forward to even more collaboration between the two teams in future."

Prince Shares Photos from JFK Library Tour

Prince William spent his afternoon touring the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum in Boston with the late president's daughter, Ambassador Caroline Kennedy.

The Prince of Wales reportedly saw a signed photo of his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, gifted to the Kennedys after a 1961 presidential visit to Buckingham Palace.

The group also looked over a 1/8th model of the Gemini capsule given to the president by the personnel of McDonnell Aircraft Corporation on Dec. 9, 1962.

"JFK's Moonshot continues to inspire the work of the Earthshot Prize and so on our final day here in Boston it's been a pleasure to visit JFK Library to learn more about his life and legacy and spend time with his daughter, Ambassador Caroline Kennedy," the Prince of Wales said in a tweet.

The library is a partner in the the prince's Earthshot Prize ceremony that will take place later Friday evening.

Photos Show Biden, Prince in Boston

President Joe Biden and the Prince of Wales met Friday afternoon outside the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum in Boston.

Biden was seen arriving at the JFK Library at about 3 p.m. ET. Prince William arrived shortly thereafter.

The two were seen shaking hands and talking as the city stretched out behind them.

Reporters covering the royals' visit in Boston quickly shared photos and videos of Prince William's meeting with Biden on social media.

C-SPAN also shared a video of the meeting on Twitter.

Biden and the Prince of Wales had planned to meet ahead of an awards ceremony taking place at Boston's MGM Music Hall for Prince William's Earthshot Prize initiative. Biden will not be attending the ceremony but will instead head to a political event taking place in the city later Friday evening.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters during Biden's flight to Boston that the president was looking forward to his meeting with Prince William, during which the two are expected to "discuss their shared climate goals, prioritization of mental health issues and decreasing the burden of the disease."

Biden Arrives at JKF Library to Meet Prince

President Joe Biden and Prince William will meet soon during their overlapping trips to Boston.

Shortly after touching down in Boston, Biden arrived at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, where the prince just completed a tour.

The president was greeted on the tarmac by U.S. Senator Ed Markey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Massport CEO Lisa Wieland.

A spokesperson for the Prince of Wales said he's "is looking forward" to meeting the President at the JFK library and will likely discuss tonight's Earthshot Prize ceremony with Biden.

"The Prince will share the legacy of the last year's finalists and the impact they're having globally," the spokesperson said.

William also plans to thank Biden for the "warm reception" he and the Princess of Wales received in and around Boston this week.

People have gathered outside the library to show support and also to protest Biden upon his arrival. Demonstrators were heard chanting as the president's motorcade arrived.

Biden to Meet With Prince Soon

President Joe Biden is soon expected to meet with the Prince of Wales while they are both in Boston.

Biden stepped aboard Air Force One for his flight to Boston shortly after 1 p.m. During a briefing with reporters aboard the plane, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden "looks forward to spending time with Prince William at the JFK Library, where President Biden shared his vision to end cancer as we know it."

Jean-Pierre said Biden and Prince William are expected to "discuss their shared climate goals, prioritization of mental health issues and decreasing the burden of the disease."

Biden is scheduled to meet with Prince William at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum at about 2:50 p.m. ET.

Their meeting will stream live on YouTube.

Biden Heading to Boston

President Joe Biden began his flight to Boston aboard Air Force One shortly after 1 p.m. on Friday.

Once there, he is expected to meet with the Prince of Wales, who is in town for his Earthshot Prize initiative.

Biden was wearing a Team USA scarf in support of the U.S. men's national soccer team as he boarded the plane. The team will be competing against the Netherlands' team in a FIFA World Cup game on Saturday.

Biden is scheduled to land at Boston's Logan International Airport at about 2:15 p.m. ET, according to the White House Press Office. He is then expected to meet with Prince William at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum at about 2:50 p.m.

Biden will later attend a Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee event taking place in Boston at about 5:45 p.m.

Princess Greets Crowd Outside Harvard Center

After finishing a meeting at Harvard's Center on the Developing Child, the Princess of Wales took time to greet the crowds of people waiting to meet her outside.

Princess Catherine took a few minutes to shake hands, pose for photos and speak with people who have been waiting outside in the cold for hours.

The mother of three gave special attention to the children in the crowd. She high fived one small child and crouched down to meet some kids at their level. The princess also accepted bouquets of flowers presented to her.

Earthshot Event Serves Plant-Based Food

The Earthshot Prize awards ceremony taking place Friday at Boston's MGM Music Hall is implementing eco-friendly themes and urging all event participants and attendees to do the same.

Earthshot CEO Hannah Jones told The Daily Mail that all guests will be served vegan or vegetarian food, with single-use plastics banned from the event. Guests are also being encouraged to be mindful of their transportation choices while traveling to the event, with unnecessary air travel discouraged and use of electric or hybrid vehicles encouraged in the city when needed.

Jones told The Daily Mail that attendees have been urged to "consider their clothing" by using outfits they or others have worn previously, rather than purchasing a new outfit exclusively for the ceremony. The makeup that will be used for presenters will be mostly vegan and certified cruelty-free, according to the paper.

The eco-friendly themes will also reportedly be visible inside the venue, with the green carpet used during the first Earthshot Prize ceremony in 2021 rolled out again in Boston, instead of a red carpet. Locally-grown plants and flowers will decorate the space and will be recycled back into the community once the ceremony is over. The paper reported that the event will use LED battery-operated lights and will be mostly making use of local crews to tape the event for the BBC's broadcast next week, instead of flying large numbers of BBC crew members into the U.S.

As an organization focused on the environment, Jones told the paper that the Earthshot Prize "will assiduously strive to think about our own environmental impact with everything we do."

The Prince and Princess of Wales will be attending Friday's awards ceremony, with Kate Middleton expected to announce one of the award winners and Prince William expected to speak at the conclusion of the event. Earlier this week, the Earthshot Prize announced that actor Rami Malek and actresses Shailene Woodley and Catherine O'Hara will also present awards at the ceremony, which will be hosted by broadcaster Clara Amfo and actor Daniel Dae Kim.

Prince Tours JFK Library with Caroline Kennedy

Prince William has arrived at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.

He was greeted by U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy and her children before heading inside for a tour and meeting with staff.

The prince's Earthshot prize was inspired by late President Kennedy's 1961 Moonshot speech that challenged the U.S. to put a man on the moon by the end of the 1960s.

William arrived alone, without his wife, Kate, who is at Harvard this morning. He will be joined, however, by President Joe Biden later this afternoon.

Prince Pens Essay About Earthshot

The Prince of Wales described himself as a "stubborn optimist" in a guest essay about his Earthshot Prize initiative that HuffPost published on Friday.

Prince William, who is in Boston with the Princess of Wales for their first U.S. trip since 2014, began his essay by writing, "I am an optimist. A stubborn optimist."

Prince William wrote that he is "thrilled" the Earthshot Prize's second awards ceremony since its inception will be held in the U.S. He and Kate Middleton will be attending the star-studded ceremony at Boston's MGM Music Hall on Friday. At the event, five winners will each receive more than $1 million to help fund their environmental projects.

In his essay, Prince William wrote that his initiative was "inspired" by the goal former President John F. Kennedy set during a 1962 speech to land a person on the moon by the end of that decade. The goal of the Earthshot Prize is to identify and support "ground-breaking solutions to the greatest challenges our planet faces" for the rest of this decade, Prince William said in the essay.

Prince William noted the "wave of innovation" that Kennedy's moonshot speech inspired and concluded his essay by writing, "In this critical decade, I invite you all to be optimistic, to support the game-changers and to believe in the power of human ingenuity."

Princess Signs Welcome Book Signed by King

While inside Harvard's Center on the Developing Child, the Princess of Wales met with officials and signed a visitors book.

The book, she was told, was previously signed by her father-in-law, now King Charles III, in 1986.

Princess Catherine met with staffers in a conference room to discuss the work the center is doing to improve the life outcomes of young children facing adversity, a cause close to the princess' heart. Research into the importance of early childhood years has been a key platform for the princess.

The center has partnered with the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, which Princess Kate launched last year to to "raise awareness of why the first five years of life are just so important for our future life outcomes, and what we can do as a society to embrace this golden opportunity to create a happier, more mentally healthy, more nurturing society."

She was seen taking notes on the experts' presentation, according to a reporter in the room.

Princess Kate Visits Harvard Developing Child Center

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, has arrived at Harvard University's Center on the Developing Child Friday morning.

The center studies developing strategies to improve the life outcomes of children facing adversity.

Princess Catherine will meet with researchers to learn about the work they do as part of her ongoing effort to highlight the significance of early childhood development.

People started lining up in Cambridge early Friday morning to catch a glimpse of the princess.

As Catherine stepped out of her car, she waved to the crowd before heading inside the center. Her husband, Prince William, is not joining her on this stop of their trip.

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Biden to Meet Prince William at JFK Library

President Joe Biden will meet with Prince William later today in Boston, the White House confirmed.

Biden will be in Boston for a Democratic fundraiser, which coincides with the Prince and Princess of Wales' trip ahead of the Earthshot Prize ceremony Friday evening.

The president is expected to leave D.C. for Boston around 1 p.m., according to his schedule. He will then reportedly meet Prince William at around 2:50 p.m. at the JFK Library before participating at a phone bank at 4:10 p.m.

Biden will then attend a fundraiser for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to raise money for Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock's runoff campaign.

"The President is willing to help Senator Warnock any way he can, however the senator wants him to get involved," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said this week.

Prince William will tour the Moonshot exhibit, which inspired his Earthshot prize, at the JFK Library with Ambassador Caroline Kennedy.

Royals Prepare for Earthshot Prize Ceremony

The Prince and Princess of Wales are preparing for the Earthshot prize ceremony Friday night in Boston.

The three-day trip took the royals to a Celtics basketball game, a climate tech startup incubator, a nonprofit focused on troubled and at-risk youth and a walk near Boston Harbor to learn about the threat of rising sea levels.

This will all culminate Friday evening at Boston's MGM Music Hall for the Earthshot Prize Awards.

The Earthshot is a global challenge Prince William and the Royal Foundation founded in 2020 to reverse the impact of climate change in the next decade.

Prince William and Princess Catherine will honor 15 finalists working on innovative solutions to repair the planet.

The royals will announce the five new winners who will receive over $1 million in prize money and access to a global support network to continue their mission.

Royals Stroll Through Piers Park with Mayor Wu

After touring a climate tech startup lab and youth-focused nonprofit, the royals joined Boston Mayor Michelle Wu for a stroll through Piers Parks in East Boston.

The Prince and Princess of Wales were also joined by Mayor Wu's climate chief Rev. Mariama White-Hammond.

White-Hammond also spoke at the welcome event at city Hall Wednesday night. Ger remarks highlighted the state's legacy of colonialism and racism that led to the loss of species and lasting oppression.

The royals will reportedly learn about the threat of rising sea levels and its impact on the Boston Harbor.

Representatives from several environmental groups, including Boston Harbor Now, Stone Living Lab, the Trustees of Reservations and The Harborkeepers, also joined the royals.

More crowds lined up along barricades at the park to catch a glimpse of Prince William and Princess Kate.

The U.S. Coast Guard was seen at the park as part of the royals' security details. Guards were patrolling the harbor from an armed boat.

Prince Makes First TikTok

The Prince of Wales appeared in his first TikTok video earlier this week to promote his Earthshot Prize initiative.

The Earthshot Prize posted the video featuring Prince William on Tuesday.

As the video begins, Prince William appears on camera and says, "The Earthshot Prize is going to...." He then puts his phone down, and the video flashes to a screen that reads, "Boston this Friday 2nd of December."

The TikTok was the first posted to the Earthshot Prize's TikTok account. A caption accompanying the post read, "Together, we will make the impossible possible and repair our planet this decade."

More than 1,800 TikTok users liked the video and more than 150 people left comments by Thursday afternoon.

Some commenters praised the Earthshot Prize. Others welcomed Prince William to TikTok and said they were happy to see him using the platform.

"Stunning, Welcome to TikTok Your Royal Highness," one commenter wrote. Others wrote, "Welcome to TikTok," and "Glad to see the Prince of Wales on TikTok."

PBS, which will air the awards ceremony in the U.S. next week, also left a comment that said, "See you there!" The Earthshot Prize responded to the network's comment, writing, "We can't wait!"

The Prince and Princess of Wales landed in Boston the day after the video was posted to begin their first U.S. trip in eight years. They will attend the Earthshot award ceremony at Boston's MGM Music Hall, during which five winners will receive a £1 million prize to support their environmental projects.

Kate's Fashion 'Means Business,' Expert Says

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has greeted American crowds and officials with professional fashion choices during her first two days in Boston.

Celebrity stylist and royal fashion expert Miranda Holder told Newsweek that Kate has a number of factors to consider, from promoting British design abroad to remaining respectful of the current socio/political climate.

"If her tour wardrobe is anything to go by, it's clear that Kate means business in Boston and to date she has cut an elegant if conservative figure, showcasing the best of British tailoring in Alexander McQueen, Burberry and Mulberry," she said.

When she arrived at Boston's Logan International Airport, Princess Catherine wore a black Alexander McQueen pantsuit.

This pantsuit is a favorite of the princess and she owns this pantsuit in white, navy and pink.

She completed the look with a pair of sapphire and diamond earrings that previously belonged to her late mother-in-law Princess Diana.

When the royals met with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and her family, Kate wore a green plaid Burberry dress. She accessorized with Shyla earrings and a Mulberry top-handle bag.

During the outdoor welcome event, she added a dark Alexander McQueen coat.

While sitting courtside at the Celtics basketball game, the princess wore a vintage blue Chanel blazer, black pants and pumps. She also dawned gold hoops from Shyla and a Laura Lombardi gold link chain necklace.

Holder said the royals are wearing darker colors while they continue to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

"This is a new era for Kate as she gets ever closer to the throne and her sartorial choices reflect the mood - that, and the still recent death of Her Majesty the Queen adding a sombre undertone to her wardrobe. It may be back to work, but this family are still very much in mourning after losing possibly their greatest figurehead ever," she said.

Holder added that Kate's wardrobe on day one was "a little unexciting."

"The fashion was designed to not pull focus from a cause which is very dear to the Prince's heart," she said.

On day two of the trip, the princess wore a pink pussycat-bow blouse under a maroon pantsuit with matching pumps while she toured a climate tech startup incubator and a nonprofit focused on troubled and at-risk youth.

Her accessories included a maroon Chanel bag and gold hoop earrings.

Holder said she is "hoping for a little more fashion fun" in the final hours of the royals trip to "satisfy Kate's fashionista-fans."

"But alas I'm not convinced that we will witness this on this particular occasion," she added.

Royals Meet Children at Youth-Focused Nonprofit

The royals shared photos from inside Roca Inc. in Chelsea, MA Thursday.

The second stop of their tour highlighted the Prince and Princess of Wales' passion for another cause besides the environment: troubled and at-risk young people.

This nonprofit "works to reduce levels of trauma, violence and incarceration, create sustained employment and support young parents."

"Brain science is key to everything they do, as is bringing parts of the public system together to create better outcomes for young people," the Prince and Princess said in a tweet.

During their tour, Prince William and Princess Catherine met with staff and children helped by the organization.

Royals Learn About Climate Tech Startups

The Prince and Princess of Wales met with climate innovators at Greentown Labs in Somerville, MA Thursday.

The royals met with Greentown Labs CEO Emily Reichert, Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Joseph Curtatone, former Somerville Mayor and President of the Northeast Clean Energy Council (NCEC).

"Their visit is so exciting for us," Julia Travaglini, Greentown Labs' senior vice president of marketing and communications, told WBZ-TV Tuesday.

Travaglini said the royals met five of the lab's startups working to "deploy technologies that align with the sectors they're focused on," including cleaning the air, reviving the oceans and fixing the climate.

"We hope the Prince and Princess leave inspired and encouraged and enthusiastic about the work being done here in the Boston region and that they see Boston and the Northeast as a hub of climate action and climate innovation," Travaglini said.

WATCH: Prince William Engages With Crowd

Prince William spent a few moments engaging with the crowd outside of Roca Inc. in Chelsea early Thursday afternoon.

One man told the prince of his time in the Navy.

"Oh fantastic!" the prince, now the heir to the British throne, responded.

After a brief conversation, the prince asked "are things okay for you now?" adding it was "very nice to meet you," shaking the man's hand.

Another person in the crowd wished the prince good luck in the World Cup. Prince William laughed saying, "We need the good luck in the World Cup, all of us!"

He also took a selfie with a woman before leaving the crowd.

Prince William and Kate Greet Cheering Crowd in Chelsea

A large crowd outside of Roca Inc. were able to meet the Prince and Princess of Wales Thursday, following their tour of the Chelsea nonprofit aimed at helping troubled and at-risk youth.

The group cheered and waved as the couple stopped to greet them. One woman screamed "Oh my God!" as many recorded the moment and a lucky few got to speak with the royals.

Prince William thanked the team at Roca Inc. during an impromptu speech following the couple's tour.

"Thank you everybody for having us here," Prince William said to the group. He called the team "inspirational," adding he and Kate "really enjoyed making this connection today."

Diplomatic Security Service Joins Royals at Celtics Game

The U.S. State Department's Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) is in charge of ensuring the Prince and Princess of Wales' safety during their brief trip to Boston this week.

The DSS posted photos from the welcome ceremony at Boston's City Hall and from the royals' trip to a Celtics basketball game Wednesday night. DSS officers will continue to be with the Prince and Princess at each stop of their trip.

Royals Tour Nonprofit Aimed at Helping Troubled Youth

On their second stop of the day, the Prince and Princess of Wales are taking a tour of Roca Inc., a nonprofit aimed at helping troubled and at-risk youth.

The royals also sat down with staff and young people helped by the organization.

Roca Inc seeks to reduce incarceration, poverty and racism affecting young people by addressing trauma finding hope and driving change, according to their website.

Prince William and Princess Catherine also joined younger children for an arts and crafts project.

Royals Arrive at Roca Inc. in Chelsea

The royals have arrived at their second stop on day two of their Boston trip.

The Prince and Princess of Wales just walked into the nonprofit Roca Inc. in Chelsea, MA. This organization helps troubled and at-risk youth in the area.

They waved to the crowds of people waiting outside the building and greeted the organizers before heading inside for a tour.

Royals Greet Boy Dressed a King's Guard Member

The royals have left Greentown Labs in Somerville, MA following their tour of climate tech startup incubator.

On the way out of the lab, The Prince and Princess of Wales greeted a young boy dressed as a member of the King's Guard.

Henry Dynov-Teixeira, 8, was able to meet the royals and present them with flowers.

He told reporters the experience "was crazy" and added that he "wasn't actually that nervous" when he spoke to the Prince and Princess.

When asked what he is going to tell his friends, Dynov-Teixeira said he was "going to scream" to his best friend "and tell them I'm famous."

The royal couple did not greet the crowds outside the lab in Somerville, but waved to those waiting as they got into their Range Rover.

They did send a tweet thanking Henry and everyone who came out to see them in Somerville Thursday morning.

Prince William and Princess Catherine will now head to Chelsea to visit to nonprofit Roca Inc., an organization that aims to improve the lives of young people facing poverty, racism and incarceration.

Royals Visit North America's Largest Clean-Tech Incubator

Prince William and Kate Middleton just wrapped up a tour inside Greentown Labs in Somerville, on the second day of their U.S. visit.

"Day two here in Boston!" the official Twitter account for the Prince and Princess of Wales wrote Thursday morning.

"First a visit to Greentown Labs - North America's largest clean-tech incubator who nurture and scale climate innovators, helping protect and restore our planet. Great meeting some of the companies supported here and seeing some familiar Earthshot faces."

Greentown Labs shared the tweet, saying they were "honored" to welcome the royals.

"We were honored to welcome the Prince and Princess of Wales to our Boston incubator today to meet our startup members and engage with Boston's climatetech innovation ecosystem ahead of Earthshot Boston 2022!"

Netflix Drops Trailer for Prince Harry, Megan Docuseries

On the second day of the Prince and Princess of Wales' trip to Boston, Prince Harry and Megan Markle dropped the trailer for their upcoming documentary series.

The trailer for the Sussex's Netflix docuseries "Harry & Meghan" shows previously unseen photos of the couple and interviews that provide insight on their experience before stepping down as senior members of the royal family in 2020.

In a short clip, Meghan explains the couple's motivation for taking part in the project, saying, "When the stakes are this high, doesn't it make more sense to hear our story from us?"

This comes in the middle of Prince William and Kate Middleton's three-day trip to Boston ahead of the Earthshot prize ceremony Friday. There is no plan for Prince William to meet with his brother during his first U.S. trip since Prince Harry and Megan moved to the states.

In the trailer, Markle appears to be crying in not one but three clips in a fast-paced montage that at one point cuts to Kate and William as the sound of broken glass plays over the top.

In the trailer, Harry can be heard saying, "No one sees what happens behind closed doors" and adding, "I had to do everything I could to protect my family."

Royals Meet Officials Inside Greentown Labs

The Prince and Princess of Wales are meeting with officials inside the Greentown Lab in Somerville Thursday morning.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are learning about some of the projects the climate tech startup incubator is working on, according to reporters inside the lab.

Boston's WCVB-TV is streaming live from inside Greentown Labs.

Prince William, Kate Arrive in Somerville

Prince William and Kate Middleton have arrived at Greentown Labs in Somerville.

The royal couple were seen waving to the crowd waiting on sidewalks outside the lab before heading inside for their tour.

Some people have reportedly been waiting outside for as long as three hours. Many hope Prince William and Kate will walk over to meet them after their tour of the lab.

Greentown Labs, a climate tech startup incubator, said the Prince and Princess of Wale's trip will be "extremely private and invite-only."

Crowds Gather in Somerville Ahead of Royal Visit

Fans of the royals have began lining up in Somerville, hoping to greet the Prince and Princess of Wales on their visit Thursday

Some people got up early to get spots on the sidewalk, complete with chairs and blankets on the cold morning.

One mother and daughter pair told WBZ-TV that they spent the night on air mattresses at her hair salon nearby so that they could get a spot on the sidewalk early enough to see the royals.

The Prince and Princess of Wales will visit climate tech startup Greentown Labs Thursday morning.

One kid dressed up as a member of the King's Guard who stand outside of Buckingham Palace.

The City of Somerville announced road closures Thursday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. "to accommodate security measures for the British Royal visit to Greentown Labs," according to a statement.

Both directions of travel, the sidewalks, and parking on the block of Somerville Avenue from Dane to School Street will be closed to the public during this time, the city said.

Law enforcement and security officials were seen sweeping the outside of Greentown Labs ahead of the royals' arrival.

Prince, Princess Light City Hall Green

The Prince and Princess of Wales helped illuminate Boston City Hall green on Wednesday at the conclusion of an event welcoming the royals to the city.

The green lights glowing outside Boston City Hall are in recognition of the Earthshot Prize initiative, which Prince William launched last year. Boston is hosting the second Earthshot Prize awards ceremony on Friday, during which five winners will receive £1 million to support projects aimed at addressing environmental issues by 2030.

Massachusetts' governor-elect, Maura Healey, delivered remarks during the Wednesday evening event at Boston City Hall. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu also welcomed the royals to the city before Prince William addressed the crowd. He told attendees that Boston was an "obvious choice" for the location of the 2022 Earthshot Prize awards ceremony.

After speaking about the Earthshot initiative and this year's finalists, Prince William stood alongside Kate Middleton, Healey and Wu. All four individuals had their hands poised over a large green button as the crowd counted down. They all pressed the button at once, lighting the city building in green.

The moment was shared on social media by The Sun reporter Matt Wilkinson.

The Prince and Princess of Wales also shared images from the event on Twitter.

The city later shared a photo on Twitter of Boston City Hall bathed in green light.

Royals Fly Commercial, Surprising Passengers

Passengers on a commercial flight from London to Boston got a surprise midair when they realized the Prince and Princess of Wales were on their plane.

The royals were the first to board the flight and sat in the front behind a closed curtain, WHDH-TV reported.

But then Prince William and Kate Middleton walked about the cabin to greet the other passengers.

"They were just pleasant, asking what [our] purpose was in London, which is where we flew out of, Heathrow, and then where [our] end destinations were," Brent Suttles told the station.

Some passengers were surprised the royals were on their flight, even with the delayed boarding and extra security.

One passenger described Prince William as "a lot slimmer" than she expected, while calling Kate "beautiful, as one would expect."

"Wasn't expecting that today when I got on my plane," she told WHDH.

While some may have expected the heir to the British throne to charter a private flight to the United States, the choice to fly commercial makes sense considering the royals' commitment to fighting climate change. Taking commercial flights instead of private flights is much more environmentally conscious, as they cut down on CO2 emissions.

There was a bit of controversy at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change conference when over 100 private jets landed in Scotland for the event, including one chartered by now-King Charles III. This led to accusations of hypocrisy of summit-goers for contributing to the problem they were trying to solve.

"Private jets are very prestigious but it is difficult to avoid the hypocrisy of using one while claiming to be fighting climate change," Matt Finch, U.K. policy manager at the Transport and Environment campaign group, told Forbes at the time.

Prince Delivers Remarks in Boston

The Prince of Wales addressed a crowd outside Boston City Hall on Wednesday evening shortly after he and the Princess of Wales arrived for their first U.S. visit in eight years.

Prince William and Kate Middleton traveled to Boston for this year's Earthshot Prize awards ceremony, which is being held Friday at Boston's MGM Music Hall.

After remarks by Massachusetts Governor-elect Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Prince William thanked the crowds for "braving the rain" to attend their welcome event. He said he and the Princess of Wales are "absolutely delighted" to be visiting.

Prince William then spoke of his Earthshot Prize initiative, which held its first awards ceremony last year. This year's event marks the first time the Earthshot Prize is traveling to the U.S. to announce five winners, each of whom will receive £1 million to support their climate-related innovation projects.

"There are two reasons why Boston was the obvious choice to be the home of the Earthshot Prize in its second year," Prince William said. He explained the inspiration behind the Earthshot initiative, which draws from former President John F. Kennedy's moonshot speech.

"It was that moonshot speech that inspired me to launch the Earthshot Prize, with the aim of doing the same for climate change as President Kennedy did for the space race," Prince William said. "And where better to hold this year's award ceremony than President Kennedy's hometown, in partnership with his daughter and the foundation that continues his legacy."

Prince William then said the city "was also the obvious choice because your universities, research centers and a vibrant startup scene make you a global leader in science, innovation and boundless ambition." He thanked Wu for being "a leader in putting climate policies at the heart of your administration."

Prince William said he and the Princess of Wales "cannot wait to celebrate the Earthshot Prize finalists later this week" and are "both looking forward to spending the next few days learning about the innovative ways that people in Massachusetts are tackling climate change."

Gov-Elect, Boston Mayor Welcome Royals

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Maura Healey, the governor-elect of Massachusetts, welcomed Prince William and Kate Middleton at Boston City Hall on Wednesday evening.

The Prince and Princess of Wales arrived in Boston on Wednesday afternoon for a three-day U.S. visit, their first in eight years. They are visiting for Prince William's Earthshot Prize initiative, which will present five awards during a ceremony in Boston on Friday.

The appearance at Boston City Hall marked the royals' first public event of their Massachusetts visit. During brief remarks delivered at the event, Healey said the city is "absolutely ecstatic, so excited and delighted" to welcome them.

Healey said the royals show "day in and day out" their "commitment to climate issues and social change, as well as an unyielding commitment to our young people."

Massachusetts at large is "committed to a transition to a clean energy economy that benefits, not further burdens, communities who are disproportionately enduring environmental harms," Healey said.

After Healey's remarks, Wu took the stage to welcome Prince William and Kate to Boston.

"We are thrilled to have the great honor of hosting this year's Earthshot awards, to advance that same galvanizing commitment to the urgent action necessary to solve climate change and repair our planet," Wu said. "Because Boston is fundamentally a city of problem-solvers."

Crowds Wait in the Rain for Royal Arrival

Crowds of people could be seen gathering outside Boston City Hall as they waited for the Prince and Princess of Wales to arrive.

The event at City Hall will kick off the royals' first U.S. visit in eight years. They are in Boston for Prince William's Earthshot Prize initiative, which will distribute awards to five winners during a ceremony at Boston's MGM Music Hall on Friday.

Local reporters shared video clips on social media Wednesday evening showing people standing in the rain and taking shelter beneath umbrellas as they waited for Prince William and Kate to arrive. Hundreds of people were reportedly waiting to catch a glimpse of the royals at City Hall.

One reporter with the local station WHDH shared a video on Twitter showing Prince William and Kate arriving at Boston City Hall.

Greentown Labs 'Excited' to Host Royals

The Prince and Princess of Wales will visit Greentown Labs in Somerville, Massachusetts, during their trip to the U.S. this week.

The company identifies itself as a "climatetech startup incubator" focused on identifying solutions to climate change. The royals' stop at Greentown Labs will come as part of their trip focused on the Earthshot Prize, which will distribute five £1 million awards to climate innovators during a ceremony in Boston on Friday.

In a notice on its website, Greentown Labs says it is "honored to host the Prince and Princess of Wales this week." Their visit will be "extremely private and invite-only, and is being led by the UK Consulate and Kensington Palace," the company said.

Julia Travaglini, the company's senior vice president of marketing and communications, told WBZ-TV that the prince and princess will meet Thursday with five startups "that are working to deploy technologies that align with the sectors they're focused on" during their visit to Greentown Labs.

"We hope the Prince and Princess leave inspired and encouraged and enthusiastic about the work being done here in the Boston region and that they see Boston and the Northeast as a hub of climate action and climate innovation," Travaglini told the station.

Welcome Event at City Hall to Begin Soon

The welcome event for the Prince and Princess of Wales will begin at Boston's City Hall Plaza at 4:15 p.m.

Prince William and Kate Middleton will be joined by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to kick off the royals' three-day visit ahead of the Earthshot prize ceremony Friday.

The event is open for the public to attend, rain or shine, Wu's office said.

There will be speeches from Mayor Wu, the Prince of Wales, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, Ambassador Caroline Kennedy, and Boston's Chief of Environment, Energy, and Open Space, Mariama White-Hammond, according to the mayor's office.

The welcome event will stream live on the City of Boston's website.

Crowds Gather at City Hall to Greet Royals

Crowds have already began to gather outside Boston's City Hall in anticipation of Prince William and Kate's arrival later Wednesday afternoon.

Locals lined up at barriers outside the building early Wednesday afternoon. The Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to speak outside City Hall with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu at around 4:15 p.m.

Even with the rainy weather, people continue to wait with coats and umbrellas.

Ashley Langan told Bianca Beltran with WBTS-TV that she have dreamed of seeing the royals since she was a kid.

"I've been following Will and Kate ever since I was a kid," she told Beltran, holding a sign welcoming the royals. "I was obsessed with them as a kid. This is like my 11-year-old dream come true."

Other people brought signs, flowers and Union Jack flags to greet the royals.

Biden to Greet Royals in Boston

The White House confirmed President Joe Biden will meet with Prince William and Kate Middleton while they are all in Boston Friday.

During a press briefing Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said "Biden intends to greet the Prince and Princess of Wales when he is in Boston."

The White House said it is still working through finalizing the details and had nothing else to share with reporters.

Royals Greeted by Governor Baker

The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived in Boston.

Prince William and Kate Middleton landed in Logan International Airport Wednesday afternoon just before 2:30 p.m.

The royals were greeted by Governor Charlie Baker on their first trip to the United States since 2014 and their first overseas trip since Queen Elizabeth II's death in September.

William, Kate Thankful for 'Warm Welcome'

The Prince and Princess of Wales released a joint statement upon their arrival in Boston on Wednesday.

Prince William and Kate Middleton expressed their thanks for the "warm welcome" they received after landing in the city.

Below is their full statement:

"Catherine and I are delighted to be back in the United States and are extremely grateful to Governor Baker and The First Lady of Massachusetts for their warm welcome into Boston.

"On this, our first overseas visit since the death of my grandmother, I would like to thank the people of Massachusetts and particularly of Boston for their many tributes paid to the late Queen. She remembered her 1976 bicentennial visit with great fondness.

"My grandmother was one of life's optimists. And so am I. That is why last year we launched The Earthshot Prize with the ambition to create a truly global platform to inspire hope and urgent optimism as we look to save the future of our planet.

"To the people of Boston, thank you. I'm so grateful to you for allowing us to host the second year of The Earthshot Prize in your great city. Catherine and I can't wait to meet many of you in the days ahead."

William and Kate Land in Boston

The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived in Boston.

The royals landed at Boston's Logan Airport just before 2:30 p.m. ET on a commercial British Airways flight.

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and his wife greeted William and Kate at the airport before they headed to Boston City Hall to meet Mayor Michelle Wu.

US Provides Security During Royal Visit

A branch of the U.S. Department of State is in charge of providing protection to Prince William and Kate Middleton during their visit to Boston this week.

Agents with the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), part of the State Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Security, are responsible for providing protection for "the people, property, and information crucial to the State Department's role in maintaining a diplomatic presence and conducting of foreign policy around the world," according to the bureau's website. Additionally, the bureau says the DSS "assists foreign diplomatic missions in the United States on all security-related matters."

Prince William and Kate arrived in Boston on Wednesday, but the DSS reportedly began preparing for their trip in September. Andrew Wroblewski, the deputy assistant secretary and assistant director of the DSS, told ABC News that the bureau has been working with officials in the United Kingdom to prepare for the royal visit. Part of the preparation for any dignitary visiting the U.S. involves assessing whatever threat levels may be against them, he said.

Matthew O'Brien of the DSS Boston field office told ABC News that 11 local, state and federal law enforcement agencies were involved in preparing for their visit. He said Prince William and Kate's three-day U.S. trip has been "choreographed down to the minute."

Kate to Announce One Earthshot Prize Winner

The Princess of Wales is expected to introduce one of this year's Earthshot Prize winners on Friday during an awards ceremony in Boston.

Fifteen people have been identified as finalists for this year's Earthshot prizes. Five winners will be announced on Friday. Each winner will receive £1 million "to help support and scale their innovations, with the potential to repair our planet," according to a Monday news release.

The Earthshot Prize named Kate Middleton as one of its presenters on Monday. Actors Rami Malek, Catherine O'Hara and Shailene Woodley will announce other winners during the Friday ceremony.

The Prince of Wales is expected to speak at the awards ceremony. Sir David Attenborough, a member of the Earthshot Prize Council, is also slated to attend.

The ceremony will be held at Boston's MGM Music Hall. Broadcaster Clara Amfo and actor Daniel Dae Kim will co-host the event, which is scheduled to air on television next week. The event is also expected to feature performances by Billie Eilish with FINNEAS, Annie Lennox, Ellie Goulding and Chloe x Halle.

Prince William and The Royal Foundation launched the Earthshot Prize with the goal of identifying ways to "repair our planet" by 2030, according to the Earthshot Prize website. This year's awards ceremony is coming to the U.S. for the first time in collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Foundation. Prince William has linked the goals of the Earthshot Prize with former President John F. Kennedy's "Moonshot" space exploration goals of the 1960s.

Biden to Visit Boston Friday, No Word on Royal Meeting

President Joe Biden will be in Boston Friday, the final day of the Prince and Princess of Wales' trip to the U.S.

The White House confirmed Tuesday that Biden will attend the a fundraising event for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Friday. No other details of his trip were provided in the news release.

There is no word on whether the President will attend the Earthshot prize ceremony or if he will meet with the royals during their visit to the U.S.

Harry, Meghan to Receive Award in NYC

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expected to receive an award in New York City next week for their contributions to racial justice and mental health.

The Ripple of Hope award will be presented by Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights. The nonprofit said in an October news release that it first invited the duke and duchess of Sussex to become award laureates in March. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is also among this year's Ripple of Hope award recipients.

Kerry Kennedy, the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy and president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, said of Prince Harry and Meghan in the news release that they have "always stood out for their willingness to speak up and change the narrative on racial justice and mental health around the world." They are being recognized for their work through their Archewell Foundation, the nonprofit said.

The duke and duchess "embody the type of moral courage that my father once called the 'one essential, vital quality for those who seek to change a world that yields most painfully to change'," Kennedy said in the release.

During a later conversation with the Spanish magazine Vanitatis, Kennedy also highlighted the response by Prince Harry and Meghan to structural racism in the United Kingdom.

The awards gala is taking place on December 6 in New York City and will be emceed by actor Alec Baldwin. Prince Harry and Meghan are expected to receive their award from Kennedy at the gala that night, according to the magazine.

Palace Staffer Resigns Amid Racist Comments to Charity CEO

A Buckingham Place staffer has resigned over her comments toward a Black charity founder.

Lady Susan Hussey, the King's Lady of the Household and former lady-in waiting to the late Queen, has stepped down after she repeatedly questioned the background of Ngozi Fulani, the CEO of of Sistah Space, an organization helping women of African and Caribbean heritage affected by domestic and sexual violence.

Fulani was at the palace for an event focused on ending domestic violence. She said a Palace employee pushed her hair aside to look at her name badge and asked her where she was from. When Fulani said she was British, Hussey repeatedly pushed Fulani on what part of Africa she was from.

In a post on social media, Fulani said she told the person her parents came to Britian in the 1950s and that she is a British national.

"Oh I knew we'd get there in the end, you're Caribbean," Hussey allegedly told Fulani.

To which she responded, "No lady, I am of African heritage, Caribbean descent and British nationality."

Mandu Reid, leader of the U.K.'s Women's Equality Party, corroborated Fulani's story.

"I was right there. I witnessed this firsthand," she said in a tweet. "We were at an event that was supposed to celebrate our work. For people like Lady SH, people like us will never really belong here."

Buckingham Palace said the remarks were "unacceptable and deeply regrettable."

"We take this incident extremely seriously and have investigated immediately to establish the full details," the Palace said in a statement.

The Palace said the individual expressed her "profound apologies for the hurt caused" and has stepped aside from her honorary role with "immediate effect."

The statement concluded "all members of the Household are being reminded of the diversity and inclusivity policies which they are required to uphold at all times."

The Palace also said it reached out to Fulani and invited her to "discuss all elements of her experience in person if she wishes."

Hussey is a long-time trusted friend of the royal family and is also the godmother of Prince William.

A spokesman for the Prince of Wales condemned the racists comments, saying "racism has no place in our society."

"The comments were unacceptable, and it is right that the individual has stepped aside with immediate effect," they said.

Fulani later thanked others for support and said she does not wish to reveal the name of the Palace staffer involved.

"It is the system that needs to be revised," she said through the Sistah Space twitter account. "Yes the person was offensive, but it serves no purpose to name [and] shame her, it would make us just as bad. We prefer that this be handled kindly."

Boston Mayor 'Grateful' for Earthshot

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu posted a video message on social media Wednesday morning in which she welcomed Prince William and Kate to the city and expressed gratitude for the Earthshot Prize's impact.

Wu said Boston is "celebrating" the Earthshot Prize's arrival in the U.S. this week. The Friday awards ceremony in Boston will mark the first time the Earthshot Prize has traveled to the U.S. since Prince William and The Royal Foundation launched it in 2020.

Wu explained in her video message that the Earthshot Prize aims to encourage and support "the innovators and leaders working urgently to design solutions that will keep our planet livable." She then highlighted some of the ways in which Boston is addressing climate change, including through electric buses, implementing curbside composting and divesting in fossil fuels. Boston "is building climate action into every part of our city," she said.

"The future of our communities, our children and our planet is worth fighting for," Wu said. "We're so grateful to Prince William and the Earthshot Prize for inspiring the world to collaborate boldly and for recognizing Boston's climate leadership with the honor of hosting this year's award ceremony. On behalf of the people of our city, welcome to Boston!"

The 2022 Earthshot Prize Awards is scheduled to take place Friday at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway. The ceremony is slated to be filmed on Friday and will air Monday in the U.S. on PBS. The Princess of Wales will be one of the ceremony's presenters.

Royals Will Reportedly Not See Prince Harry During Trip

Prince William will reportedly not see his brother Prince Harry during his trip to the United States.

A source close to the Prince and Princess of Wales told ETOnline Monday that the couple has "no plans" to see the Duke and Duchess of Sussex during their three-day trip in Boston.

This is Prince William and Kate Middleton's first U.S. trip since 2014 and the first since Prince Harry and Megan Markle stepped down as senior members of the royal family and moved to California in 2020.

Prince Harry and Megan will be in New York next week to receive the Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award.

The brothers did see each other in England after Queen Elizabeth II died in September. But royal family reporters note the rift between them has deepened over the years, especially since the Sussex's criticized the royal family of racism and insensitivity towards Markle during an interview with Oprah Winfrey.

"You could say that the royal family, particularly as far as America is concerned, have had a bit of a bumpy ride of late," Joe Little, the managing editor of Majesty Magazine, told the Associated Press.

"They've come in for huge amounts of criticism on the back of 'The Crown' and also the Oprah Winfrey interview, which has not particularly reflected well on the House of Windsor, so I think it's a good opportunity whilst they're in the U.S. ... to sort of redress the balance if at all possible," he continued.

Royals Have Packed Itinerary for Three-Day Trip

Ahead of the Earthshot prize ceremony Friday, the Prince and Princess of Wales will make several stops in and around Boston.

In addition to climate change, William and Kate will visit organizations that focus on mental health and childhood development.

"During their trip, which will take place between Wednesday 30th November and Friday 2nd December, Their Royal Highnesses will get to know the City of Boston, including learning about how it is taking ambitious action to combat the effects of climate change, ahead of The Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony on the Friday evening," the Royal Family said in a statement.

The visit officially begins with a private meeting with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu in her office before a welcome event outside City Hall at 4:30 p.m. ET. Both Wu and the royal couple are expected to give speeches.

On Thursday, the royals will learn about local climate innovators at Greentown Labs, a climate tech startup incubator in Somerville, at 10:30 a.m. ET.

"Recognizing the significant challenges that the coastal city of Boston faces as a result of climate change, The Prince and Princess will see for themselves the work that local organizations are doing to mitigate the risk of rising sea levels," the Royal Family statement said.

The Prince and Princess' final day in Boston will be packed.

They will visit Harvard University's Center on Developing Child in Cambridge at 11:15 a.m. ET Friday. The Harvard Center has collaborated with The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, a branch of the Royal Foundation. The Royal Family called the Harvard Center a "long-standing friend" in a statement.

The trip concludes with the Earthshot prize ceremony will take pace at Boston's MGM Music Hall at 8 p.m. ET. The ceremony will honor 15 finalists and award prize money to five winners.

A tour of the John F Kennedy Library and Museum with Carolina Kennedy and a trip to Chelsea's Roca Inc., an organization that works with young people dealing with poverty, racism and incarceration, are also on the itinerary.

Royal Couple Makes First Visit to U.S. Since 2014

The Prince and Princess of Wales will be in Boston Wednesday for a three-day visit ahead of the Earthshot prize ceremony Friday.

The Earthshot prize was founded by Prince William and The Royal Foundation in 2020. It was inspired by President John F. Kennedy's 1961 challenge to the U.S. to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. The prize aims to "find and grow the solutions that will repair our planet this decade."

The winners of the prize, about $1.2 million, will be announced at a star-studded ceremony at Boston's MGM Music Hall Friday. There will be winners in five separate categories: nature protection, clean air, ocean revival, waste elimination and climate change.

Prince William has followed in his father, King Charles III, footsteps as a leading voice in the fight against climate change.

The royal couple will also make other visits in and around Boston highlighting local organizations that focus on youth issues and climate innovation.

"The prince and princess are looking forward to spending time in Boston, and to learning more about the issues that are affecting local people, as well as to celebrating the incredible climate solutions that will be spotlighted through the Earthshot Prize," their Kensington Palace office said in a statement.

This marks the couple's first overseas visit since the death of Queen Elizabeth II and their first trip to the United States since 2014.