Prince William's Undetected NYC Outing Is A Far Cry From Prince Harry's Car Chase Fiasco

William, Prince of Wales, is a well-regarded public figure in the United States. Citing a recent Gallup poll, Michael Bloomberg, a UN Secretary-General special envoy, said, "The Prince is viewed positively by 60% of Democrats and 60% of Republicans," per The Telegraph. Although William was unobserved while he was out running, the Prince did make time to interact with fans during his New York City trip.

On his first day, while he was out with the Billion Oyster Project, William chatted with a group of middle schoolers and put them at ease. "I think some of my students were really nervous about it," Harbor Middle School teacher Lynn Shon informed People. "By the time they were all handling the oysters and showing the Prince all the critters in the tank, they felt more comfortable."

After the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit, William created a bit of a stir when he visited a New York fire station. Although his appearance wasn't widely announced, after word of mouth spread, approximately 700 people waited to catch a glimpse of the Prince. After William arrived, royal fans were awestruck and peaceful. Following his tour of the fire station, Prince William spent time shaking hands and talking with the crowd. And when his security team indicated that it was time to leave, William paused to take a selfie with a fan. "That was cool," Isabella Ward told The New York Times. "I was not expecting that."