Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge have wrapped up the second day of their New York tour by "shooting some hoops" with their American counterparts, rapper Jay Z and pop star Beyonce, at an NBA game.

However, it was anything but an adoring welcome for the Duke and Duchess, who were seated on the opposite side of the court to America's version of royalty.

William and Catherine received a frosty reception in Brooklyn from the general public as a mass protest took place outside the Barclays Centre calling for national attention to be redirected to the Eric Garner decision.