In just 72 hours the regal couple will meet with the charities and organisations closest to their hearts in a bid to make positive changes. From youth services to mental health issues, art and culture to stamping out illegal wildlife trade and more. Here’s your official guide to their Royal Tour…
Time starts….. NOW!
SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER
Roll out the red carpet! Sound the trumpets! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive in New York.
MONDAY 8TH DECEMBER
World Bank, Washington DC: Wil, aka, The Duke of Cambridge, will attend the International Corruption Hunters Alliance conference, followed by a working lunch. The Duke will be accompanied by Mr William Hague. The Duke will give a speech at the conference focussing on corruption surrounding the illegal wildlife trade.
Northside Center for Child Development, Harlem: Kate’s charging her own lead and staying in New York where she will visit the centre which fosters the healthy development of children and families by providing high-quality mental health and educational services. The Duchess of Cambridge, accompanied by the First Lady of New York City, will take part in gift-wrapping with volunteers and meet students undertaking a craft-making exercise.
Lunch at British Consul General’s Residence, New York: The Duchess of Cambridge will meet members of the British Community in New York from culture, arts, hospitality, and business sectors.
Conservation Reception at British Consul General’s Residence, New York: The Duke of Cambridge accompanied by Secretary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton will attend a reception co-hosted by the Royal Foundation and the Clinton Foundation, in recognition of the conservation work carried out by Tusk and United for Wildlife partners: Wildlife Conservation Society; Conservation International; and The Nature Conservancy.
NBA Basketball game (Brooklyn Nets v Cleveland Cavaliers), Brooklyn: Slam dunk! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will attend an NBA Basketball game to support the on-going collaboration between the Royal Foundation, United for Wildlife and the NBA.
The Duke and Duchess are formally linked to a number of organisations which support similar charitable initiatives in the conservation, youth development and creative industries sectors, including:
- United for Wildlife (The Duke of Cambridge, President)
- Tusk Trust (The Duke of Cambridge, Patron)
- Centrepoint (The Duke of Cambridge, Patron)
- Place2Be (The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron)
- The Art Room (The Duchess of Cambridge, Royal Patron)
- BAFTA (The Duke of Cambridge, President)
TUESDAY 9TH DECEMBER
The National September 11 Memorial Museum, New York: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will tour the National September 11 Memorial Museum. Their Royal Highnesses will view one of the Memorial Reflection Pools and spend time in the Memorial Plaza and Memorial Museum.
The Door/CityKids, New York: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit The Door to see the work they carry out in partnership with the CityKids Foundation – both organisations offer services to young people to help them reach their potential. Their Royal Highnesses will tour the youth organisation and view arts performances by the young people.
Creativity is GREAT Reception, hosted by NeueHouse, New York: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will attend a reception at NeueHouse celebrating the wealth of British Talent in the Creative Industries based in New York.
Innovation is GREAT Reception, hosted by Shutterstock at The Empire State Building, New York: The Duke of Cambridge accompanied by The Mayor of New York City will visit the observation deck at the 86th floor, attend the technology-themed reception, and present the winners of the GREAT Tech Awards with trophies.
St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will join this event which will support scholarships and bursaries for students from under-privileged communities, new student sports facilities in St Andrews, investment in the university’s medical and science faculties and a lectureship in American Literature at St. Andrews.
