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Prince William Welcomed by President Biden in Boston
Prince William of Wales received a warm welcome in Boston during his recent visit to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, where he was joined by President Joe Biden.
Despite the chilly weather, the Prince arrived in just a suit, prompting Biden to jokingly ask, “Where's your top coat?”
William greeted the President with a laugh, reaching out to shake his hand and saying, “Hello Mr.
President.”
Biden reciprocated the warmth, saying, “Good to see you again,” to which William replied, “Good to see you too.”
Describing their 30-minute meeting, William's spokesman mentioned that it was a cordial and substantive discussion.
The President showed interest in learning about the Prince's Earthshot prize and hearing stories from the finalists.
William also shared his long-term global ambitions for the prize.
Additionally, William expressed gratitude to President Biden for attending his late grandmother Queen Elizabeth's funeral in London back in September.
They fondly reminisced about the Queen during their conversation.
Despite hopes for a family reunion between Prince William and his brother Prince Harry during William and Kate's visit to the United States, sources close to the royal siblings confirmed that there are no plans for a meeting.
William and Kate, the Prince and Princess of Wales, are in Boston to attend the Earthshot prize awards ceremony, an initiative spearheaded by William in 2019 to tackle environmental challenges.
During their visit, they will meet with Caroline Kennedy and explore the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
Interestingly, while William and Kate are in Boston, Harry and Meghan will be in New York City on December 6th to receive the Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope award.
Despite the proximity of their locations on the east coast, the two couples will not be meeting, indicating ongoing strains in their relationship, as noted by ABC News contributor Victoria Murphy.
The infrequency of their interactions since Harry and Meghan's transition from senior royal roles in 2020 suggests unresolved tensions within the family.
In a separate development, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly seeking a new brand strategy to maintain their celebrity status in America following a decline in public interest.
Royal author Tom Bauer suggested that the couple may need to distance themselves from their royal titles to remain relevant in the public eye.
Bauer highlighted how Meghan's use of her royal status in political interactions could potentially backfire, indicating a need for the couple to redefine their image to sustain their appeal.
As speculation grows around the future trajectory of Harry and Meghan's public persona, Bauer emphasized the importance of the couple reinventing themselves to stay in the spotlight.
While their royal connections have provided initial visibility, sustaining their celebrity status in America may require a strategic shift away from traditional royal associations.
By exploring new avenues and embracing change, Harry and Meghan could potentially carve out a lasting niche in the competitive landscape of celebrity culture.