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They’re Coming to America: Kate & William Will Visit New York Dec. 7 – 9

We rarely do entire posts dedicated to a future engagement, but news of Kate and William’s upcoming trip to New York merits a deviation from the norm.

From the news release about the visit: “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit the USA between 7th and 9th December 2014.” Below, William and Kate arriving in Los Angeles in July 2011. That trip was part of the North American Tour, undertaken in July of that year.

Jen Lowery / Splash News

Jen Lowery / Splash News

First, a look at the focus of the trip, via the news release:

The Duke and Duchess will attend events on behalf of the Royal Foundation and other charities with which Their Royal Highnesses are closely associated, and also on behalf of HM Government.

The charitable themes will include promoting sustainable conservation issues with a particular focus on collaborative working to tackle the illegal wildlife trade, and also supporting organisations which reflect Their Royal Highnesses’ interest in young people’s mental health and the importance supporting disadvantaged young people from an early age.

On to their itinerary:

Sunday, December 7th: Kate and William arrive Sunday evening. They will attend a private function with the American Friends of The Royal Foundation

Monday, December 8th:

  • Prince William will be in Washington DC, where he’ll attend the World Bank Anti-Corruption Conference and a luncheon afterward.
  • Prince William then returns to the city for a reception Tusk Trust and United for Wildlife partners: Wildlife Conservation Society; Conservation International and The Nature Conservancy
  • in the evening the couple attend an NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Brooklyn Nets. The purpose of this event is to announce a joint initiative with the NBA, the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, and the recently launched United for Wildlife. (It also means Kate & William get to see “King James” (Lebron James) in action.

Tuesday, December 9th:

  • The Duke and Duchess “visit a youth organisation to see the work they carry out in partnership with an inner city youth development foundation.” I expect the visit will be somewhat similar to Kate & William’s Los Angeles visit to the Inner-City Arts program in a very rough area of Los Angeles, also part of the North American Tour. (Not similar in terms of the painting the couple took part in, but in learning about the center and its work with children.)
SplashNews.com

SplashNews.com

  • Kate & William will attend a reception in conjunction with GREAT, the United Kingdom’s campaign promoting UK products, tourism and other endeavors. From the organization’s website: “The GREAT Britain campaign showcases the very best of what Britain has to offer.” Some may recall Kate’s at a GREAT event prior to the 2012 Olympics, the Duchess is seen arriving at that function in this photo.

James Higgins / Splash News

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Splash News

As calculated by Jordon Lee on Twitter, the couple will have four joint engagements, 2 solo events for Kate and 4 solo functions for Prince William.  Not listed on the itinerary is a visit to the September 11th Memorial and Museum, presumably this is to be a private visit.

Obviously this is exciting news for most Kate fashion followers. We will have another post looking at the schedule, what designers the Duchess might wear, and other details of the trip shortly.

LINKAGE:

  • Click here for the official news release about the trip
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BlueStar537

Monday 24th of November 2014

As a New Yorker who lives in DC, I am very much looking forward to this trip. I think the Duke and Duchess will certainly raise a good amount of funds for their respective charties for 1) rich New Yorkers will certainly want to mingle with British Royals and 2) people tend to be more generous with their donations during the holiday season.

As this is a fashion site, I am also eager to see what the Duchess will wear. As always, I am sure she will continue to fly the British designer flag while still paying tribute to her host country. Britain has a lot to offer fashion wise and NYC has a large variety as well. For the gala, it would be exquiste if she wore something by the late designer, Oscar de la Renta. It would be a nice homage to the designer and his fashion house. Or, she can elect to wear something by Ralph Lauren, Donna Karen, or Calvin Klien. Regardless, she has lots of American designers to choose from and am looking forward to what she chooses.

Rachel

Wednesday 19th of November 2014

I'm interested to see how Kate dresses for the weather they're getting in NY, assuming it sticks around. I saw Buffalo is expected to get up to 6 feet of snow! I know Buffalo is further west of Manhattan, but I would be surprised if Manhattan doesn't get some of it. I hope it doesn't put a damper on anyone's plans, be it William and Kate or fans who want to travel to see them.

Allie

Tuesday 18th of November 2014

I lived outside NYC for years and in DC for years. I move to North Carolina and they visit! Sigh. I would love to see the royal family in person!

Allison

Saturday 15th of November 2014

I am going to be in nyc for thanksgiving but am considering going back for this !!! And she will be seeing my Cleveland Cavaliers! Swoon! So happy!

Betty

Wednesday 3rd of December 2014

Hi there,

Is anyone traveling to NYC to see the royals? Or know of anyone who is a big royal watcher who will be there?

Thanks, Betty

mel

Friday 14th of November 2014

wow this is so cool and exciting!

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