<![CDATA[There is something magical about Manhattan at
Christmas time; twinkling lights, frantic shoppers, decorated store
windows, holiday markets and the world’s most famous tree, but on
Sunday, December 7 there was something more, a palpable energy that
could not be denied. It could only mean one thing – royalty was
headed our way.
Well before the visit was confirmed just about three weeks ago, New
York City has been buzzing with the news of a potential royal
appearance. That day finally arrived – The Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge touched down in “The City That Never Sleeps” at 4:37pm
local time on Sunday, December 7 for their first-ever visit.
While the world only got a quick glimpse of the couple upon their
arrival at The Carlyle Hotel, it did not seem to really matter
much, William and Kate were here, and they were going to be one
with the city for the next few days.
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Crowds began gathering outside of the famed luxury hotel on the
Upper East Side in the wee hours of Sunday morning, waiting almost
nine hours in the cold and wind before William and Kate pulled up
in their massive motorcade. Some questioned whether New Yorker’s
would even be fazed (and I’ll be honest, some just do not care at
all), they were quickly proved wrong.
It can be tough to impress a tried and true New Yorker; celebrities
wander freely without so much of a head turn and the aggressive
streets can turn city dwellers cold and harsh, but as we always
say, the British royal family are not your average celebrities.
Prince Harry’s visit to the United States last year gave us a
glimpse of that as the media and the Even this hardcore Harry fan
is feeling the royal love on an unfounded level.
Demand is extremely high for the royal couple (and living in Kate’s
perfectly dressed bump). There is something purely electrifying
about Kate that breaks down the walls between royalists and those
who normally could not care less about the royal family. People
turn out for her. They are mesmerized by her. We are quickly
discovering that New Yorker’s are no exception.
Breathe in that royal air, New Yorkers… let’s enjoy this to the
fullest.
Kelly is a Royal Blogger and author of Keep Calm and Harry On. You can follow
Kelly on Twitter at @RoyalReview
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