Prince William has canceled his trip to New York City, which was originally scheduled for later this month, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, sources confirm to Page Six.
We’re told the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit will continue as planned on Sept. 21 even though William will be absent.
The Prince of Wales, 40, who is now the next in line for the throne, was planning to arrive in Boston with wife Kate Middleton before traveling to the Big Apple solo for the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit.
According to a press release, the summit “aims to drive impact around systems-changing climate solutions and amplify The Earthshot Prize’s call to accelerate progress to repair our planet through collaboration and bold innovation.”
William was also expected to make an appearance alongside former Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Instead, he will remain in Britain, where the nation continues mourning the loss of its monarch, who ruled the Commonwealth for 70 years.
The news comes a week after the royal family announced the passing of the Queen, who died on Sept. 8 at the age of 96.
The new British sovereign, King Charles III — formerly known as Prince Charles — described his mother’s death as a “moment of great sadness.”
William first arrived at Balmoral Castle on Sept. 8 with his father and Queen Consort Camilla after the palace released a statement about the Queen’s failing health that morning.
At the time, Middleton, 40, remained at home in England as it was the first day of school for the pair’s children, Prince George, 9, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 4.
The palace’s statement read, “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision. The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.”
Just a few hours later, the 96-year-old’s death was announced by Buckingham Palace on social media.
William has joined his family — including his estranged brother, Prince Harry, and sister-in-law, Meghan Markle — for several events to honor their late grandmother.
The current heir to the throne told a mourner on Thursday that walking behind the Queen’s casket during a processional the day prior was “very difficult” and “brought back memories” of mom Princess Diana’s funeral.
