US President Joe Biden on Friday met the UK's Prince William in Boston, Massachusetts, where they discussed climate goals and mental health, the White House said.
Mr Biden made a brief trip to New England to attend a political fundraising event and met the prince during his three-day visit to the country, which will end with the announcement of the winners of his Earthshot Prize.
It was Prince William and his wife Kate's first overseas trip since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, whose funeral Mr Biden attended.
Caroline Kennedy, daughter of former US president John F Kennedy, showed the prince around the library before his meeting with Mr Biden on the premises. The Princess of Wales was visiting Harvard University's Centre on the Developing Child.
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Prince William greets US ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg at the John F Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, Massachusetts. Reuters -
The Prince of Wales and Ms Kennedy tour the library. AP -
Prince William speaks with Jack and Tatiana Kennedy Schlossberg, the ambassador's children. AFP -
Ms Kennedy Schlossberg is the daughter of former president John F Kennedy, whose Moonshot initiative challenged the US to put a man on the Moon. PA -
The Moonshot is the main inspiration behind the Earthshot Prize. PA -
Prince William during rehearsals for the Earthshot awards at MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston. PA -
Kate, Princess of Wales, rehearses for the Earthshot awards. PA -
The Princess of Wales waves to the crowd after visiting the Centre on the Developing Child at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. AP -
The Princess of Wales sits in on a roundtable discussion at the Centre on the Developing Child. AP -
The princess greets people at the centre. AP -
Young and old waited for a glimpse of the Princess of Wales. AFP -
Kate greets well-wishers gathered outside after visiting the Centre on the Developing Child at Harvard University in Cambridge. AP -
The Princess of Wales signs the guest book during a visit to the centre. PA -
A signature by King Charles III, then Prince of Wales, in a guest book above one signed by Kate. AP -
The Princess of Wales poses for a photo with the crowd after a tour of Roca in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Prince William greets people on the left. AP -
Prince William takes time to greet people in the crowd after a visit to Roca. AFP -
The Prince and Princess of Wales greet Matthew Quinton, who is in the Young Men's Programme at Roca. AP -
Young Sofia momentarily stole the couple's thunder at Roca. AP -
Roca is an organisation that helps troubled and at-risk young people. AP -
Prince William engages with children at Roca. AFP -
Kate with children at Roca. EPA -
Prince William and Kate visit the Harbour Defences of Boston, as the city contends with rising sea levels. AFP
Mr Biden emphasised the strength of US-UK relations and expressed his condolences to King Charles III during his visit to London following the queen's death.
“He also conveyed the great admiration of the American people for the queen, whose dignity and constancy deepened the enduring friendship and special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom,” the White House said in a statement at the time.
Mr Biden will take part in a phone bank and attend a reception for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee before flying to Camp David for the weekend.
In Boston, Mr Biden is hoping to give a boost to the Democratic Party before the Georgia Senate run-off election on Tuesday, which will help decide who holds ultimate control of the 100-seat legislative chamber.
The Democrats currently have control of 50 seats, with Vice President Kamala Harris wielding the tiebreaking vote as head of the Senate. If Raphael Warnock retains his seat, it would mean Democrats no longer need to rely on Ms Harris's vote.
