After eleven long years, Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, are set to return to the United States.
It has been confirmed that the future King and Queen of England will travel to Boston, Massachusets, for the second annual Earthshot Prize.
Prince Wiliam and his wife will hand out awards and $1 million prize money to 5 winners — who work to find ways to curb or end climate change.
It is believed William, the Prince of Wales, and his spouse will then attend a glamorous gala/fundraiser in New York.
Around the same time, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will also be in New York, where they will be honored with the Ripple of Hope Award from the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization.
In an odd turn of events, Prince William will be working with Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of late President John F. Kennedy, for the occasion.
Meanwhile, Kerry Kennedy (Robert Kennedy’s daughter) will be the one presenting the award to Prince Harry and Markle.
According to a royal expert, the trip and the close dates of the two ceremonies have many believe that it will yet be another major competition between the warring brothers.
It is claimed that Prince Harry and Prince William have barely exchanged a word since attending Queen Elizabeth‘s funeral in September.
Prince William, King Charles III, and other royal family members are worried about Prince Harry’s upcoming book Spare, along with the Netflix docuseries that will be out next year.
Prince William believes that Prince Harry will once more share his grievances with the world via the private chapters he has written.
This is why Prince William will take the opportunity to give another image of the Royal Family weeks before Prince Harry reveals the pain, snubs, and humiliations he suffered from the Royal Family to all who will listen.
However, as a future leader, Prince William will not let Prince Harry and Markle make him look small or petty.
Royal commentator Victoria Arbiter via Nine Honey and Express explained Prince William’s plans to restore his and the monarchy’s brands without stooping to Prince Harry’s level of mudslinging and not humiliating himself or the monarchy in public.
She said this about Prince Harry and Markle’s “perceived mistreatment” and Prince William’s plan to take the high road: “Though the purpose of William’s intended visit was clear – he was slated to deliver a speech, greet previous winners and finalists and kick off the countdown to Earthshot 2022 – several columnists suggested it was organized in a bid to quell Harry and Meghan’s perceived prominence in the US.”
She added: “According to some, their allegations of poor treatment by the institution of monarchy has resulted in ‘waning popularity’ for William and Kate.”
She went on to reveal why many believe that the events appeared to be set up as a cage match for the media to devour: “Despite a lack of evidence, the narrative swiftly escalated upon the news that the Sussexes will accept the Ripple of Hope Award from the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization at a gala dinner in New York on December 6. Competing Kennedys, anguished royals, and individual trips to neighboring cities separated by days ultimately proved too tempting for those itching to promote a negative slant.”
However, Prince William is on a mission to represent the King, and he knows the world is watching and will not make the faux pas of provoking his younger brother.
She concluded: “His plans for the US have nothing to do with the Sussexes, and they aren’t a petty opportunity to score points. While relations do remain tense, he won’t allow a manufactured turf war to distract from the job at hand.”
Prince William and the monarchy seem ready to fight back.
