Duke and Duchess of Cambridge: Visit to the USA - December 7-9, 2014


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BBC News - Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive in New York
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived in New York for a tour of the east coast of the United States.
The couple are in the country for three days, during which Prince William will meet President Barack Obama.
Catherine, who is pregnant with the couple's second child, will accompany the duke to pay respects to those who died in the 9/11 terror attacks.
Danny Lopez, the British consul general in New York, said there had been "incredible interest" in the visit.
He added there has been a huge "level of excitement" from people in the city.
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The look on Kate's face reminds me of the look on her face when she came out on the balcony at BP on her wedding day - in complete wonderment. No matter where I've been there's no city in the world that can compare to New York. As a native New Yorker, I can't imagine what it's like to see it and experience it for the first time. It's especially brilliant in December, despite the bitter cold. I think she'll regret only being there for two days, and with all those events packed in.
 
Must say that Twitter has been bonkers! Never realised Catherine's "fan" base in US was so crazy. William getting them to pose for the Media pool was excellent - maybe influence of new Press guru. This visit is not passing unnoticed in NYC.

From a British perspective, the security seems OTT but each country makes its own decisions.
 
Prince William and Princess Kate Have Arrived in New York City - The British Royals, Kate Middleton, Prince William : People.com
In the most anticipated royal visit since the glory days of Diana, the couple flew in on a scheduled British Airways flight that arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens. They were then whisked to Manhattan, where their first stop was their hotel, the storied Carlyle.

Amid a sea of blue flashing lights, the Big Apple got its first glimpse of the royals as they stepped out of the car at 5:43 p.m. to cheers from about 450 well-wishers and members of the media. An expectant Kate, clad in an eggplant "Marina" maternity coat by Seraphine, smiled as she made her way into the hotel with her arm around her husband. In honor of their arrival, the iconic Empire State Building was lit up in red, white and blue.
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cepe said:
Must say that Twitter has been bonkers! Never realised Catherine's "fan" base in US was so crazy. William getting them to pose for the Media pool was excellent - maybe influence of new Press guru. This visit is not passing unnoticed in NYC.

From a British perspective, the security seems OTT but each country makes its own decisions.
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To me, it was simply amazing and heartwarming to see all the photos so far of the Cambridges' arrival in NYC. What a blessed relief from the past week filled with the almost 24/7 coverage of the protests and troubles not only in NYC but elsewhere around the nation.

In this regard, I don't think the security was OTT but very, very necessary as if I'm not mistaken, NYC is still quite a tinderbox ready to explode.
 
GracieGiraffe said:
The look on Kate's face reminds me of the look on her face when she came out on the balcony at BP on her wedding day - in complete wonderment. No matter where I've been there's no city in the world that can compare to New York. As a native New Yorker, I can't imagine what it's like to see it and experience it for the first time. It's especially brilliant in December, despite the bitter cold. I think she'll regret only being there for two days, and with all those events packed in.
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I thought the same thing - Kate often looks happy, but she was positively beaming upon her arrival! As someone who visited Manhattan for the first time when I was 18, I definitely remember that feeling of sheer wonderment just to be in New York (even though I was a bit frazzled, having to worry about luggage and taxis and such - fortunately, William and Kate, they don't have to deal with such issues!) And to be in NYC near Christmastime - that's particularly special. I do wish they had a bit more time in NYC, too, and that there were a few more "sightseeing"-type events on the agenda. Oh well - just walking (or riding) around the streets of New York can be exciting!
 
British royals arrive in New York - CNN.com
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived in New York City on Sunday as they begin a busy three-day visit to the United States.

A crowd gathered outside the hotel where William and Kate are staying hours before the royal couple arrived.

Police were on hand to keep the crowds a safe distance away.

Many of those who gathered said they were more interested in catching a glimpse of Kate, who is pregnant with her second child. The couple's toddler, Prince George, did not make the trip.
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wyevale said:
A daytime flight from the UK > NYC rarely induces jetlag as there is no 'missed nights sleep'.. Flying back is not so good.. NYC > London is known as the 'Medusa flight' for exactly that reason...
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But you end up with about a 30+ hour day... just did that trip in October...
 
Very nice that they lit up the Empire State Building in honour of the visit!
 
Marika86 said:
Richard Palmer ‏@RoyalReporter William and Kate have arrived at The Carlyle Hotel in New York. Kate's in a Seraphine maternity coat.

https://twitter.com/QueenVicMirror/status/541725101671333888/photo/1
https://twitter.com/byEmilyAndrews/status/541724994649477120/photo/1
https://twitter.com/RegalEyes/status/541726066898137088/photo/1

ITV News @itvnews Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at their hotel in New York
http://www.itv.com/news/update/2014-12-07/royal-couple-arrive-at-hotel-in-new-york …
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Thanks for the photos and that film. It's cute when William stops Kate and they pose for the cameras. He apparently realized there were people who had waited a long time to see them and he didn't want to just rush into the building. That was a nice gesture. And it looks a bit like the Duchess has put on a little more weight. It could just be the coat through.

I can't believe how excited I am that they are finally here. I'm going to gorge myself on news and pictures for the next couple of days. CNN should have major coverage. They love stuff like this. The morning shows should show a lot also.

GracieGiraffe said:
The look on Kate's face reminds me of the look on her face when she came out on the balcony at BP on her wedding day - in complete wonderment. No matter where I've been there's no city in the world that can compare to New York. As a native New Yorker, I can't imagine what it's like to see it and experience it for the first time. It's especially brilliant in December, despite the bitter cold. I think she'll regret only being there for two days, and with all those events packed in.
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She really hasn't "seen" New York yet. They landed in the dark and were whisked away VERY quickly into Manhattan, stepped out in front of the hotel, hurried inside and that was that. Tonight they will travel a couple of blocks to a beautiful apartment to meet some very rich people. I think she was just happy seeing all the people who were waiting outside the hotel. New Yorkers can be overwhelming in their excitement. They are loud and boisterous and just so special. I love New York and New Yorkers. Kate probably felt the love.
 
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She really hasn't "seen" New York yet. They landed in the dark and were whisked away VERY quickly into Manhattan, stepped out in front of the hotel, hurried inside and that was that. Tonight they will travel a couple of blocks to a beautiful apartment to meet some very rich people. I think she was just happy seeing all the people who were waiting outside the hotel. New Yorkers can be overwhelming in their excitement. They are loud and boisterous and just so special. I love New York and New Yorkers. Kate probably felt the love.
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It does not take long to get the vibe of a city.
 
I'm sure Kate will enjoy NY. Although I must admit, and I mean no disrespect to the city or its inhabitants (who were very pleasant in my experience), NY didn't really blow me away. Maybe just because you see it on TV or in films so much it was just kind of what I expected it to be. It was a great experience, don't get me wrong, but nothing about it really surprised me.

We visited Boston for the first time on the same trip and it made much more of an impression, probably because we didn't really expect it to.
 
We want him to take a stand and he is doing so

William attacks China over ivory trade: Prince risks diplomatic row on US trip* | Daily Mail Online
Prince William will risk a diplomatic row with China today by denouncing the illegal wildlife trade.

The prince will tell a US conference on the sale of ivory, rhino horn and other endangered animal parts that ‘those who look the other way, or spend the illicit proceeds of these crimes, must be held to account’.

He will add: ‘Together they loot our planet, to feed mankind’s ignorant craving for pets, trinkets, cures and ornaments derived from the world’s vanishing and irreplaceable species.’
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PetticoatLane said:
I'm sure Kate will enjoy NY. Although I must admit, and I mean no disrespect to the city or its inhabitants (who were very pleasant in my experience), NY didn't really blow me away. Maybe just because you see it on TV or in films so much it was just kind of what I expected it to be. It was a great experience, don't get me wrong, but nothing about it really surprised me.

We visited Boston for the first time on the same trip and it made much more of an impression, probably because we didn't really expect it to.
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Every big city has its own atmosphere. In NYC there's always that surge of energy...Boston oozes history. Philadelphia is a mix of both!
 
There wasn't THAT much love shown by New Yorkers to William and Kate. There were a reported 15 to 20 people (besides the Press) standing behind the barricades in front of the Carlyle Hotel.
 
Interesting point, PetticoatLane,
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My first visit to NYC, was very strange, because it felt familiar, and alien both at the same time.. familiar because we are bombarded from birth by images [on film & tv] of the city, and its frenetic pace, alien because it is in fact incredibly insular..[so unlike London]. There was no interest taken, [by the locals] in anything occurring outside the city, or the East Coast of America.

I love the exhilarating architecture, but the outrageous, and notorious rudeness of its inhabitants [they make Parisians seem models of politeness] make it very offputting to strangers.

It is a bubble, and will be especially so for the Duke & Duchess !
 
I was wondering... Were there many people waiting for W&K?
 
Prince William, Duchess Kate tour New York, Washington as royal fever strikes America - News - TODAY.com
Americans are giving the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge a warm reception for their first visit to the Big Apple, where the royal couple gave frenzied fans exactly what they wanted: A peek at the growing baby bump.

The couple, traveling without toddler George, arrived late Sunday afternoon on a commercial flight where passengers were amazed to find them “mingling with everyone else.” The Empire State Building, where William will pay a visit later, was lit up in Union Jack colors in honor of their visit.
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I hope she visits Tiffanys
I doubt that on their tight schedule she will
It's a fabulous shop
 
Sky News - Video

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge receive an ecstatic welcome from hundreds of New Yorkers as they arrive for a whistle-stop tour.

William And Kate Greeted With Cheers In New York
Hundreds of well-wishers gathered on the streets of New York to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as they arrived for the start of their whistle-stop tour of the US.

The royal couple flew first class on their scheduled British Airways flight to the Big Apple but their flight was delayed by around 40 minutes.

They were then whisked away into a large 4x4 that was part of a motorcade travelling under police escort from John F Kennedy International Airport to Manhattan.
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RKD @RoyalKateDebate · 31m 31 minutes ago
Today in NYC Kate will have morning and lunch engagements inc possibly doing crafts with kids! Will is in Washington :) #RoyalVisitNYC

Victoria Murphy @QueenVicMirror · 19m 19 minutes ago
While William is making his landmark wildlife speech on washington Kate will be in Harlem at a children's centre
 
Rudolph said:
Prince William, Duchess Kate tour New York, Washington as royal fever strikes America - News - TODAY.com
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I'd just like to make one comment here about the this article. Of course, the Empire State Building was lit up in red, white and blue and it most probably as in welcome to Will & Kate but it is hardly something new. Those are the same colors as our stars and stripes and IIRC, it was also lit up that way for the 9/11 anniversary.

I would think that the Cambridges' found it a pretty warm welcome though. From some pictures that I saw, there were a lot of people waiting to greet them at the airport waving the Union Jack.
 
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge: Visit to the USA; December 7-9, 2014

They do all kinds of light up colors on the Empire State Building through out the year such as green for St Paddys day and it was pink in October for breast cancer awareness month

The Empire State Bldg tweeted about the light scheme being a welcome for W&K so it was on purpose.

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