The Prince and Princess of Wales looked loved-up as ever in the heartwarming behind-the-scenes Instagram snaps taken at this year’s Earthshot awards ceremony in Boston.
The royal couple, both 40, appeared to be channeling Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – who recently shared a slew of intimate photos in the explosive trailer ahead of their documentary later this week – in theatrical black-and-white shots.
Mother-of-three Kate was effortlessly elegant in a strapless dress, with her auburn locks cascading down her back; She was snapped walking in the form-fitting ensemble, which featured a slit at the back.
Meanwhile, another intimate shot showed the pair standing side by side, with William’s arm around his wife, while a second showed Kate clapping for her husband as he spoke at the podium.
The Prince and Princess of Wales looked loved-up as ever in heartwarming Instagram snaps from behind the scenes at this year’s Earthshot awards ceremony in Boston
Wearing a glamorous choker and chic earrings, she smiled at her husband in the candid photo.
William, 40, looked dapper in a sophisticated black suit and matching bow tie.
Another intimate shot showed Kate clapping for her husband as he spoke on the podium.
Sharing the carousel on their royal Instagram account, the couple wrote, “Celebrating brilliant solutions and the inspiring people behind them!”
Another intimate shot showed Kate proudly clapping for her husband as he spoke on the podium
Kate Middleton, 40, was effortlessly elegant in a creamy white dress that bared her shoulders, auburn curls cascaded down her back
The Earthshot Prize has long been a passion of Prince William, who launched it in 2020 to find solutions to climate change.
The ceremony marked the end of a whirlwind tour in Boston, where the pair made an impressive impact on US media.
The Boston Herald said the future queen “dazzled” at the awards ceremony, while People magazine noted that she stunned the crowd in her glamorous outfit and stole the spotlight with the ensemble. The New York Post described the ceremony as a “home run” for the future king and queen.
The couple didn’t receive a warm welcome throughout their three-day trip, however, as the pair were booed by some onlookers while they sat courtside to watch the Boston Celtics basketball team take on the Miami Heat earlier this week.
A New York Times article also added fuel to the fire after documenting Bostonians’ reactions to the royal couple’s visit and concluding that it was indifferent at best.
The piece quoted a woman saying she ‘[didn’t] Concerned” about the royal visit, while another said there was “no chatter” about visiting local bars and clubs, as might be expected.
Another man was quoted as saying: “I said to my wife this morning I dress my pants the same way he does – why is he so special?” while others were documented complaining about the potential traffic congestion that the visit would cause.
One said, “This is America, and I think that’s an important part of who we are that we don’t idolize people.”
William, 40, looked dapper in a sophisticated black suit and matching bow tie during the ceremony
Despite the reception, Kate looked relaxed as she took a solo tour of Harvard University after speaking to experts at the Center on the Developing Child.
She was heard saying that the people of Boston were “so kind” to her and her husband during their short trip and told well-wishers she was “so grateful” that people came to say hello.
Certainly, William and Kate needed the trip to go smoothly. While the gala has already seen a lot of pressure, that weight has multiplied tenfold in the wake of the controversy that has overshadowed the couple’s US tour.
Before the couple had even landed in the US, a furious row had erupted in the UK after Lady Susan Hussey, the prince’s godmother, was accused of making racist comments towards black domestic violence activist Ngozi Fulani at an event at Buckingham Palace to have given up.
The ceremony marked the end of a Cyclone tour in Boston, where the couple (pictured at Boston City Hall) made an impressive impact on US media
Then, on the first full day of their tour, Harry and Meghan dropped a trailer for the bombastic Netflix documentary, which hinted at fresh attacks on the monarchy – and has been described by insiders as a “declaration of war” on the Waleses and the royal family.
The teaser dashed any hopes that the Sussexes are willing to work toward a truce in their bitter battle with the royal family.
The California-based couple must look to the future after the release of their explosive Netflix documentaries this week and the release of the Duke of Sussex’s memoir in January, a royal author has claimed.
Valentine Low, author of Courtiers: The Inside Story of the Palace Power Struggles, told Lorraine Kelly he believes the Montecito-based Duke and Duchess of Sussex “can’t keep being the couple complaining about the past “.
The royal correspondent added that the Prince of Wales’ camp was “tired” of Harry and Meghan’s media campaign and there was “absolutely no chance” of a reconciliation between the two brothers and their wives.
Despite this, reports claim that senior family members are planning a “business-as-usual” approach amid the turmoil surrounding the Harry and Meghan documentary.
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