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Billie Eilishis bringing the party forPrince William’s big night in Boston!
The “Bad Guy” singer is on the roster of performers for the Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony in Boston on Friday evening, where Prince William andKate Middletonwill be the guests of honor. She will sing alongside her brother and collaborator FINNEAS.
British singersAnnie LennoxandEllie Goulding(who performed at the Prince and Princess of Wales' 2011 wedding reception) are in the lineup, along with R&B duo Chloe x Halle, the organizers announced.
Prince Williamis set to make the closing remarks.
Ellie Goulding.Paul Morigi/Getty
Cohosting the glamorous event will be BBC Radio’s Clara Amfo and Korean-American actor and producer Daniel Dae Kim.
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The evening, which marks the glitzy end ofseveral days in Bostonfocused onPrince William’s innovative environmental awards, will take place at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway.
The Prince and Princess of Wales — who are excited to be heading to the U.S. for the first time since 2014, when they visited New York City — want to use the platform of Friday’s awards “to shine a light on some incredible people doing incredible things,” a close source tells PEOPLE.
Prince William and Kate Middleton.Alberto Pezzali - WPA Pool / Getty
Fellow entertainer Annie Lennox added, “The urgent need to protect and restore our Earth’s damaged environmental systems is essential for future survival. The objective of The Earthshot Prize is powerful in terms of building a ‘Waste-Free World’ and ‘Reviving Our Oceans.’ I’m therefore honored to lend my voice in support of this ambitious mission.”
Actress and activist Woodley said, “The Finalists are extraordinary, and I am thrilled to play a part in helping to spotlight their incredible solutions and the inspiring work they do every day.”
Prince William and Kate Middleton at the 2021 Earthshot Prize Awards.Joe Maher/Getty
The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation will serve as a host partner alongside Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston.
Ambassador Caroline Kennedy and Jack Schlossberg are also set to star in a short film during the show on Friday, as they highlight how the Moonshot dream inspiredPrince William’s campaign.
Prince William.Yui Mok/Getty
This is the second of 10 Earthshot years, which are focused on five goals: Protect and Restore Nature, Clean Our Air, Revive Our Oceans, Build A Waste-Free World and Fix Our Climate. The winners and finalists will have access to a global support network to scale their work and tackle the issues facing the planet.
Friday’s star-studded evening, beginning with a green carpet welcome, will be the last event of an action-packed three days in the city and surrounding area for the royal couple. They arrive on Wednesday afternoon and kick off their visit with a welcome at Boston City Hall.
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