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Boston is getting ready forKate MiddletonandPrince William!
Kate andPrince William, both 40, will also celebrate the “inspiring” city for their work on addressing the impacts of climate change and building a resilient future during their visit to Massachusetts, they said in a previous statement.
Prince Williamand Princess Kate have made previous visits to the U.S., but their trip to Boston will mark their first since 2014 when they spent time in New York. The royal couple’s first visit to the U.S. together was to Los Angeles shortly after their royal wedding in 2011.
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In a statement shared with PEOPLE,Prince Williamsaid, “The innovators, leaders, and visionaries that make up our 2022 Earthshot Finalists prove there are many reasons to be optimistic about the future of our planet. They are directing their time, energy, and talent towards bold solutions with the power to not only solve our planet’s greatest environmental challenges, but to create healthier, more prosperous, and more sustainable communities for generations to come.”
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“I am so excited to celebrate these fifteen Finalists and see the five Winners of The Earthshot Prize announced in Boston – the hometown ofPresident John F. Kennedy, who shared The Earthshot Prize’s belief that seemingly impossible goals are within reach if we only harness the limitless power of innovation, human ingenuity, and urgent optimism,” he added.
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Hannah Jones, CEO of the Earthshot Prize, previouslytold PEOPLEthatPrince Williamis more impassioned than ever about the second awards cycle.
“The Prince only ever gets more ambitious for change and impact,” Jones said. “It’s absolutely fantastic.”
“He’s really committed to this vision, that we should be finding amazing solutions, spotlighting them, awarding some. Think of us as a catalyst for change,” she added. “How do we connect to our innovators, with potential supporters? How do we story-tell so that we bring the finalists' stories to the world? Because they’re amazing. They’re on a hero’s quest.”
source: people.com
