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The Princess of Wales put on a stylish show for US royal fans today as she stepped out for her first solo engagement of her and William's whirlwind three-day tour to Boston - once again smiling in the face of scandal amid ongoing controversy over the Buckingham Palace race row and Prince Harry and Meghan's Netflix trailer.
Kate, 40, stepped out alone for the first time since arriving in the US on Wednesday, waving and beaming at the crowds of supporters as she arrived at The Center of the Developing Child at Harvard University, where she will 'have a discussion with researchers about the advances in science that can be harnessed to achieve a promising future for every child'.
Meanwhile, her husband William, also 40, will make a visit to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, where he will later hold a meeting with President Joe Biden, before heading off to his glitzy Earthshot Prize gala this evening - described by royal insiders as a 'Super Bowl moment' for the Prince.
Ahead of their engagements today, the couple shared a series of artsy black-and-white photos of themselves preparing for the event, which, along with their three-day US tour, has been dramatically overshadowed by royal controversies.
But Kate showed not a flicker of stress amid the ongoing scandal as she stepped out for her solo Harvard trip today, with the 40-year-old looking ever elegant in a blue houndstooth dress, which featured long sleeves and a collar, and which was paired with a pale blue handbag and a pair of dark blue heels.
The Princess of Wales put on a stylish show for US royal fans today as she stepped out for her first solo engagement of her and William's whirlwind three-day tour to Boston
Kate showed not a flicker of stress amid ongoing royal scandals as she stepped out for her solo Harvard trip today, with the 40-year-old looking ever elegant in a blue houndstooth dress
Upon her arrival at Harvard University, Kate was invited to sign the official guest book, before she joined a meeting with researchers 'about the advances in science that can be harnessed to achieve a promising future for every child'
The Princess's appearance comes after the very eco-friendly plans for the couple's Earthshot gala were revealed today - with a lengthy list of clean, green measures shared ahead of the event.
Needless to say, William and Kate need this evening's event to go off without a hitch. While much pressure was already being placed on the gala - which has been described as the Prince's 'Super Bowl moment' - that weight increased tenfold in the wake of the controversies that have overshadowed the couple's US tour.
The same Harvard University guest book was signed by King Charles III back in 1986
While the Prince and Princess of Wales have not faltered in their engagements thus far, remaining cool, calm and collected, at least on the surface, behind-the-scenes, the Monarchy is grappling with two large scandals, both of which have unfolded during the couple's first US trip in eight years.
On Tuesday night, hours before William and Kate touched down at Boston Logan International Airport, the Prince's own godmother, Lady Susan Hussey, sparked a furious race row when she was accused of making racist comments to black domestic abuse campaigner Ngozi Fulani at a Buckingham Palace event.
As William and Kate were mid-flight, their Kensington Palace spokesperson issued a statement condemning the 'unacceptable' comments made by Lady Hussey - who resigned from her role in the royal household -
