How Kate Middleton and Prince William "Got on with the Job" in the Face of Obstacles While in Boston

It wasn't easy for the Prince and Princess of Wales to travel to the US for the first time since 2014. Only a few hours before the couple's arrival in Boston on November 30.

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Domestic violence activist Ngozi Fulani claimed that when attending a Buckingham Palace function, a member of staff persistently questioned her about her race.

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On Wednesday, a representative for Prince William and Kate commented on the uproar, saying: "When I learned of the guest's experience, I was very upset.

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No place for racism in our culture. Because of these offensive remarks, it is appropriate that the person has resigned with immediate effect."

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There were scattered boos and "U-S-A" chants during Kate and William's appearance on the Jumbotron that night during the Boston Celtics game.

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The first trailer for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's docuseries was then made available on Netflix early on Thursday morning

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The royal couple, however, shown no indications of anxiety and remained focused on the issues they were there to promote.

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Such as Prince William's Earthshot Prize, which honours those who struggle to safeguard the environment.

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According to a royal source quoted in this week's edition of PEOPLE, "They were not sidetracked by anything and just got on with the work."

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In New York City, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have a rare “date night”: We Don’t Go Out Very Much

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