Princess Kate and Prince William look set to be able to play a “perfect” role in a “very significant” commemoration in the US next year, according to a royal commentator.
2026 will see the United States mark 250 years since declaring independence from Britain in 1776.
The prediction comes as the Royal Family prepares to host US President Donald Trump for an unprecedented second state visit in September.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams believed that will present an opportunity for the UK to demonstrate the “importance of the monarchy here as a vehicle for soft power”.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams believes Princess Kate and Prince William could have a ‘perfect’ role during a major US milestone
To that end, he said William and Kate will be “pivotal” in the success of the visit from Trump.
However, he also speculated the Waleses would be “perfect” to take Britain’s soft power to the US, as a key guest during next year’s celebrations.
Fitzwilliams explained that Trump’s “fondness” for the Royal Family and the popularity of Prince William among Americans made them ideal for the role.
In May, polling revealed that William was the most popular living royal in the US – with a huge 63 per cent thinking of him positively against only 10 per cent that did not.