Royals get up-close look at green innovations outside Boston

SOMERVILLE, Mass. (AP) — The Prince and Princess of Wales got a first-hand look at some groundbreaking innovations during a visit to a green technology startup incubator in suburban Boston. The royal couple’s visit comes as they look to foster new ways to address climate change. Hundreds of cheering onlookers welcomed William and Kate as they entered Greentown Labs in Somerville on Thursday. The three-day visit started Wednesday with a reception at Boston City Hall and a trip to a Boston Celtics basketball game. It culminates Friday with the prince’s signature Earthshot Prize, a global competition aimed at finding new ways to tackle climate change.