Kate Middleton and Prince William's unexpected itinerary adjustment on royal tour

Prince William and Princess Kate are in Boston for the second Earthshot Prize awards event on a three-day royal tour.

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Prince William and Princess Kate kick off day two of Boston royal tour - greatest photographs

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On Wednesday night, the royals veered from their tight schedule in the US, surprising everyone.

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Instead of leaving early, the Prince and Princess of Wales watched the entire basketball game.

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Arriving in Boston, Prince William and Kate pay poignant respect to the late Queen.

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Why William and Kate are "very eager" to visit the US

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"They were only supposed to stay for the first few quarters and they ended up staying for the full match," claimed HELLO!'s royal editor Emily Nash, who is on tour.

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"William and Kate enjoy sports," Emily continued. "They appreciate a bit of competitiveness. They're asking plenty of questions, watching the action, and meeting players. They had a good night."

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