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Prince William and Kate Middleton arrive in New York City

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived in New York City for their brief two-day tour.
Prince William and Kate Middleton

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived in New York City for their brief two-day tour.

The royal couple flew in on a British Airways flight, touching down at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Kate and William, who are expecting their second child together next year, made the trip to the Carlyle Hotel in Manhattan, posing for cameras and well-wishers as they stepped out of their car just before 6pm local time.

The Duchess of Cambridge, nee Kate Middleton, looked radiant in a burgundy coat by Seraphine paired with stocking and gloves. Prince William wore a navy blue suit and tie.

President Obama will host the second in line to the throne for his first visit to Washington in a meeting in the Oval Office today. The Vice President and Dr. Biden will also host The Duke of Cambridge for a separate meeting in the White House.

William will also to deliver remarks at the World Bank, where he will discuss efforts to fight illegal wildlife trafficking.

Meanwhile, Kate will spend today in New York visiting a child development centre.

The Duke and Duchess posed for photographers just outside their hotel in Manhattan.

The royal couple arriving at their Manhattan hotel.

Kate looked chic in a burgundy coat and stockings.

Kate kept her bump under wraps in the cold weather.

The royal couple were happy to stop and smile for photos.

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