America's pop and political royalty roll out the red carpet for William and Kate as they meet Obama and Hillary Clinton - before bumping into Beyoncé and Jay-Z courtside at basketball game
- Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were sat courtside for Monday's Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers game
- Singer Beyoncé, donning white-and-black shirt and pencil skirt, and Jay-Z were seated directly opposite them
- Power couples were introduced in public view during second half of the Cavaliers' 110-88 win over the Nets
- Royals later met Cavaliers' LeBron James who gifted them cupcakes and two jerseys - one for Prince George
- NBA has recently announced partnership with William’s United for Wildlife organisation and a coach program
- Kate donned glamorous grey coat by US designer Tory Burch with jeans; William wore a blue suit and red tie
- She and Mrs Clinton bonded over motherhood, with latter explaining how she used to sing to baby Chelsea
- Wills and Obama joked about the birth of Prince George and discussed the UK and US's 'special relationship'
- Couple expected to visit National September 11 Memorial Museum and Memorial Reflection Pools later today
Having
met with the President and a possible future president of the United
States on the first leg of their American visit, it seemed only fitting
that they should finish the day by rubbing shoulders with pop royalty.
The
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge came face-to-face with Beyoncé and
husband Jay-Z at a Brooklyn Nets game in New York last night, capping
off a day of firsts for the Royal couple.
Earlier
that day, Prince William joked with Barack Obama during his first visit
to the White House's Oval Office, where he held talks with the
president before giving a speech at a World Bank anti-corruption
conference.
He
then flew back to New York to be reunited with his pregnant wife, and
together the couple attended a reception at the British Consul General's
residence to recognize the work of The Tusk Trust and other partners of
William's charity United for Wildlife.
During
the event, Kate spoke with US Secretary of State – and potential
presidential candidate - Hillary Clinton about the benefits of singing
to babies and her visit earlier in the day to a children's center in
Harlem.
The royal couple then finished the day in style, rubbing shoulders with U.S. pop royalty at their first NBA game.
As
the crowd cheered and took photos, Prince William and Kate - who
looked chic in a grey coat by U.S. designer Tory Burch, skinny jeans and
black heels - were seen greeting Beyoncé and Jay-Z during the second
half of the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
They
beamed as they exchanged words with the couple, before returning to
their courtside seats next to basketball legend, Dikembe Mutombo, where
they were handed a box of popcorn and bottles of water. Beyoncé and
Jay-Z, meanwhile, sat down in their own seats directly opposite them.
Kensington
Place courtiers had previously arranged with NBA officials that the two
couples would meet during the third and fourth quarters of the game at
the Barclays Center, which also starred basketball royalty: the
Cavaliers' LeBron James, dubbed 'King James'.
After
the Cavaliers trounced the Nets 110-88, the royal couple were led
backstage to meet the sport's biggest superstar. Down in the Vaults, a
basement hospitality suite, they were introduced to James, who had
brought them a gift-wrapped box of cup cakes from his hometown, Akron,
Ohio.
Today,
the royal couple are expected to visit the National September 11
Memorial Museum and the Memorial Reflection Pools, before attending The
Door in NYC and the CityKids Foundation, to learn about their work on
positive youth development and social learning using art.
They
will then attend the Creativity is GREAT Reception at NeueHouse,
celebrating the British talent in the creative industries of New York,
in association with the UK Government's GREAT campaign, before Wills's
attends another reception at the Empire State Building.
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Royalty meets pop: The Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge, and Beyoncé and Jay-Z, came face-to-face at a
Brooklyn Nets game last night
Pre-arranged encounter: Kensington
Place courtiers had already arranged with NBA officials that the two
couples would meet during the third and fourth quarters of the game.
Above, another perspective of the royal couple's encounter with Beyonce
and her husband, Jay-Z
Greeting: As the crowd cheered, Prince
William and his pregnant wife, Kate - who looked chic in a grey coat by
US designer Tory Burch, skinny jeans and black heels - were seen
greeting the singer and rapper before the second half of the Cleveland
Cavaliers game
Beaming: Pregnant Kate beams as she exchanges words with Beyoncé, who was donning a black-and-white shirt and a pencil skirt
Security detail: There were numerous
members of security in attendance as the royal couple met two
high-profile figures in the pop world
Drawing a crowd: The couples' meeting
attracted attention from people across the world - especially those in
the Barclays Center (above)
Engrossed: Beyonce is pictured
engrossed in conversation with Kate, while Prince William and Jay-Z
exchange several words courtside
In public view: The singer clasped her
hands together as she spoke to the Duchess, who earlier met
disadvantaged children in Harlem
Center of attention: Following the
meeting, the royal couple returned to their courtside seats next to
basketball legend, Dikembe Mutombo
Capturing the moment: A crowd of photographers surround Prince William and his wife Kate as they meet Beyonce and husband Jay-Z
Courtside seats:
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were at the home of the Brooklyn Nets
to mark a unique partnership between the National Basketball Association
and the couple's Royal Foundation. Above William points out something
to Kate during the game
Watching the
action: The royal couple, traveling without their son, were seated next
to 7ft 2ins basketball star, Dikembe Mutombo (right)
Discussing the game: Kate leans in to her husband during the game at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, which the Cavaliers won 110-88
'Oooh!':
William and Kate appear to be captivated by the on-court action, even
gasping at one point (right) alongside Dikembe Mutombo
Sharing a joke with Mutombo: All eyes at the Barclays Center were on the Cambridges as they watced the second half of the match
Close:
Kate plays with her hair as she chats to her husband during the game
between the Brooklyn Nets and the Cleveland Cavaliers
Applause:
The royal couple applaud as the watch the game at the Barclays Center
in New York last night following several official events
Finally,
this evening, Wills and Kate will attend the University of St. Andrews
600th Anniversary Dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
They will then fly back to England, where they will be reunited with their son, Prince George.
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