IThe Prince of Wales recently returned from a fleeting visit across the pond where he spent two days in New York to announce the 15 finalists of the third annual Earthshot Prize Awards.The visit, Prince William's second in less than twelve months, came after he was crowned the most popular public figure in the US, beating out the likes of Ukraine's President Zelensky, President Joe Biden and King Charles.This latest appearance in North America was a huge success, with the Prince being greeted by enormous crowds wherever he went.
Following on from the triumph, the Daily Mail reported that William was looking to host a charity fun run in the US. Prince William's keen focus on America has not gone unnoticed, with one leading royal expert claiming the Prince is in a "win win situation" as he is "capitalising on his popularity" to "expand his charity endeavours".
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK!, "Well, if YOU just found yourself voted one of the most popular public figures in America, wouldn’t you just make the best of it? "It seems William is on a bit of a charm offensive with the USA and it’s clearly working.
I don’t think William is a vindictive sort of person, but it must surely give him a certain quiet satisfaction that he is now so popular on Harry’s 'turf'." Jennie continued: "New Yorkers loved him for going on a run in Central Park without fuss or fanfare when he was recently there.
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